Gurrundah, 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 Gurrundah, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Gurrundah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Upper Lachlan Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.65265 |
| Longitude | 149.38092 |
| Population | 56 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 193.0 km² |
| Elevation | 838 m |
| Postcode | 2581 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 189 km west-southwest |
Gurrundah is a locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 56. The locality covers an area of 193.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 838 m above sea level. It lies approximately 189 km west-southwest of Sydney. Gurrundah is located at 34.6527°S, 149.3809°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2581. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gurrundah rests on a gently rolling landscape where the ochre earth, softened by the muted greens of grazing pastures, meets a sky that often stretches into an infinite, clear blue. It lies 33.2 km west-north-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 288°T), and is situated 23.8 km south-south-west of Crookwell. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries the dry, sweet scent of eucalyptus and the fainter, earthy perfume of turned soil. Sheep dot the paddocks like scattered clouds, their woolly forms a testament to the land's enduring capacity to sustain life. Distant hills, softened by the haze of distance, provide a quiet backdrop to the broad, sweeping vistas, and the occasional clang of a farm gate or the distant bark of a dog punctuates the deep, pervasive stillness.
Historically, Gurrundah’s identity is deeply entwined with the pastoral industry, a tradition that has shaped its character and economy for generations. The land was opened up for grazing, and the hardy sheep that populate its fields today are a direct lineage from those early flocks. This enduring connection to the land means that the rhythm of Gurrundah often follows the seasons, with the ebb and flow of agricultural life dictating the pace. While farming remains its backbone, the local economy also benefits from its position as a tranquil stop for travellers seeking respite from the highway's haste. The modest collection of buildings that form the heart of Gurrundah speaks of a practical, unpretentious heritage, a place where the simple act of living in harmony with the land is the most notable attraction.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gurrundah, 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 Gurrundah, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gurrundah includes the postcode (2581), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Upper Lachlan Shire 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 Gurrundah 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. |