Junee, 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 Junee, in the Junee Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Junee |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Junee Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.8638 |
| Longitude | 147.57968 |
| Population | 4,833 |
| Density | 157.4 /km² |
| Area | 30.7 km² |
| Elevation | 301 m |
| Postcode | 2663 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 351 km west-southwest |
Junee is a locality in the Junee Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,833. The locality covers an area of 30.7 km², giving a population density of about 157.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 301 m above sea level. It lies approximately 351 km west-southwest of Sydney. Junee is located at 34.8638°S, 147.5797°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2663. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Junee rests on the broad, sun-kissed plains of the Riverina, a landscape painted in hues of ochre and gold under a sky that stretches to an almost impossibly distant horizon. It lies 153.5 km north-north-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 24°T), and is situated 29.8 km north-east of Charles Sturt University. The earth here is a rich, red loam, yielding to the gentle swell of the terrain, a subtle undulation that speaks of ancient geological forces rather than dramatic peaks. Eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery sheets, stand sentinel along the roadsides, their leaves rustling with a dry, whispering sound that fills the quiet air. The light, particularly as the day begins its slow descent, possesses a remarkable clarity, gilding the stubble fields and casting long, soft shadows that stretch across the paddocks like thoughtful sighs. This is a place where the sky feels vast and immediate, and the land breathes with a patient, enduring spirit.
The story of Junee is deeply intertwined with the rich agricultural heartland it inhabits, a narrative built on the bounty of wheat and wool. For generations, the land has sustained families, its fertility a hard-won inheritance cultivated through tireless effort and an intimate understanding of the seasons. The railway, a vital artery in the nation's early development, played a pivotal role in Junee's growth, transforming it from a humble stopping point into a bustling centre for trade and transport. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the economy has diversified, embracing industries that draw on the Shire's resources and the ingenuity of its people, a quiet testament to their resilience and forward-thinking spirit. The lingering scent of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of farm machinery are as much a part of Junee's character as the wide, open skies that preside over it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Junee, 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 Junee, in the Junee Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Junee includes the postcode (2663), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Junee 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 Junee 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. |