Halton, 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 Halton, in the Dungog Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Halton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Dungog Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.29003 |
| Longitude | 151.54791 |
| Population | 19 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 54.6 km² |
| Elevation | 117 m |
| Postcode | 2311 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 178 km north |
Halton is a locality in the Dungog Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 19. The locality covers an area of 54.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 117 m above sea level. It lies approximately 178 km north of Sydney. Halton is located at 32.2900°S, 151.5479°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2311. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Halton breathes the quiet, patient air of the hinterland, a scattering of homes and farms spread across the gentle slopes that lead down to the Williams River. It lies 49.7 km north of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 359°T), and is situated 22.7 km west-north-west of Dungog. The land here is a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker, richer soil, punctuated by stands of gum trees and the occasional, more formal planting of orchard or vineyard. Sunlight, even on an overcast day, seems to possess a peculiar softness, filtering through the leaves to cast a shifting mosaic on the dusty tracks and weathered fences. The dominant sound is often the lowing of cattle or the distant bleating of sheep, a constant, earthy hum that underpins the stillness.
Historically, Halton’s story is tied to the fertile banks of the Williams River, a lifeline for early settlers who cleared the land for dairy and grazing. This agricultural heritage still shapes the local economy, with many families continuing the traditions passed down through generations, their livelihoods entwined with the cycles of rain and sun. While farming remains central, a growing number of residents are drawn to the area for its peaceful pace and the burgeoning wine industry, with small vineyards dotting the landscape, their vines catching the same generous light. The old general store, a hub of local chatter and supplies, stands as a quiet testament to simpler times, a place where news travels as readily as the scent of woodsmoke on a cool evening.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Halton, 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 Halton, in the Dungog Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Halton includes the postcode (2311), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Dungog Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Halton 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. |