Khancoban, 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 Khancoban, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Khancoban |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.25402 |
| Longitude | 148.1576 |
| Population | 316 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 241.5 km² |
| Elevation | 342 m |
| Postcode | 2642 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 384 km southwest |
Khancoban is a locality in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 316. The locality covers an area of 241.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 342 m above sea level. It lies approximately 384 km southwest of Sydney. Khancoban is located at 36.2540°S, 148.1576°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2642. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Khancoban rests at the foot of the mighty Snowy Mountains, a place where the earth hums with the ancient pulse of water and stone. It lies 114.3 km east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 98°T), and is situated 24.6 km east-south-east of Corryong. The air here carries a crispness, a testament to the high country it embraces, and the landscape rolls with broad, sweeping plains that give way to the dramatic rise of peaks. Eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel over the land, their scent a constant companion to the traveller. The nearby Murray River, a silver ribbon in the sunlight, meanders with a quiet strength, feeding the fertile ground that sustains Khancoban.
The story of Khancoban is deeply entwined with the ambition of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, a monumental undertaking that reshaped this region and brought a unique blend of engineering prowess and rugged determination to its character. Before the dams and power stations, the land was a simpler canvas, painted by the seasons and the lives of those who worked it. Today, while remnants of that pioneering spirit persist, Khancoban’s economy finds its footing in agriculture, particularly grazing, and the enduring allure of its natural beauty draws visitors who come to explore the mountain trails and the tranquil waters. The quiet hum of daily life here is punctuated by the distant bleating of sheep and the rustle of wind through the gum trees, a gentle reminder of Khancoban's enduring connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Khancoban, 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 Khancoban, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Khancoban includes the postcode (2642), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Valleys 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 Khancoban 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. |