Gundary, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Gundary, in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area.
| Locality | Gundary |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Goulburn Mulwaree Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.84116 |
| Longitude | 149.77951 |
| Population | 262 |
| Density | 2.4 /km² |
| Area | 107.5 km² |
| Elevation | 671 m |
| Postcode | 2580 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 170 km southwest |
Gundary is a locality in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 262. The locality covers an area of 107.5 km², giving a population density of about 2.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 671 m above sea level. It lies approximately 170 km southwest of Sydney. Gundary is located at 34.8412°S, 149.7795°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2580. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gundary lies in a broad, sun-kissed valley, where the land rolls with a gentle, persistent grace. It lies 11.8 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 156°T), and is situated 24.7 km west-south-west of Marulan. The sky here is a vast, ever-shifting canvas, often painted with the soft blush of dawn or the deep, bruised purples of an approaching storm, casting long shadows that stretch and shrink across the ochre earth. The air, particularly in the cool of the morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of dry grasses and the faint, sweet perfume of eucalyptus. Fields of pasture, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, climb the low hills, punctuated by the stoic presence of scattered sheep and the occasional, gnarled silhouette of a venerable gum tree. The character of Gundary is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the pace and the horizon offers a constant, unyielding promise.
The history of Gundary is as deeply etched into its soil as the ancient pathways that once crisscrossed this region. It was established as a strategic point, a place where travellers could find respite and sustenance on their journeys through the evolving colony. The local economy, then as now, has been overwhelmingly shaped by the bounty of the land; sheep grazing for wool remains a vital artery, with the fleece a testament to the quality of the pastures and the dedication of the graziers. While once whispers of gold might have stirred the dust, the true wealth of Gundary has always been in its agricultural output, a steady, reliable contribution to the broader economy. The distinctive character of Gundary is evident in its unhurried daily life, a rhythm set by the sun and the seasons, where neighbours know each other by name and the local pub serves as a genial hub for the community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gundary, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Gundary, in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gundary includes the postcode (2580), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Goulburn Mulwaree Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gundary is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |