Lake George, 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 Lake George, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Lake George |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.09898 |
| Longitude | 149.38726 |
| Area | 174.4 km² |
| Elevation | 794 m |
| Postcode | 2581 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 216 km southwest |
Lake George is a locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 174.4 km². It sits at an elevation of around 794 m above sea level. It lies approximately 216 km southwest of Sydney. Lake George is located at 35.0990°S, 149.3873°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2581. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lake George rests in a wide, shallow basin, its surface a shimmering expanse that can shift from a vast, glittering mirror to a cracked, ochre plain depending on the fickle rains of the Southern Tablelands. It lies 50.1 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 218°T), and is situated 10.0 km north-east of Bywong. The surrounding countryside is a study in muted greens and golds, rolling hills that seem to breathe the vast Australian sky, punctuated by hardy eucalypts and the occasional hardy fence line. Here, the air often carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of dry earth and the subtle perfume of native grasses, and at dusk, the light can take on a soft, diffused quality, painting the landscape in hues of lavender and rose.
This land has seen the passage of many seasons, and its history is etched into the very character of Lake George. For generations, it has been a place of pastoral pursuits, with sheep and cattle grazing the open country, their wool and meat contributing to the region's economy. The basin itself, a geological marvel, has been a source of fascination and study, its fluctuating water levels a constant reminder of nature's powerful influence. Beyond the agricultural ties, the proximity to Canberra has also shaped Lake George, offering a steady trickle of visitors drawn to the unique landscape, and a quiet connection to the nation's capital, a place of government and grand aspirations that feels both close and distant.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake George, 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 Lake George, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lake George includes the postcode (2581), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional 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 Lake George 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. |