Lochinvar, 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 Lochinvar, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
| Locality | Lochinvar |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Maitland City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.71387 |
| Longitude | 151.4551 |
| Population | 771 |
| Density | 35.2 /km² |
| Area | 21.9 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 2321 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 130 km north |
Lochinvar is a locality in the Maitland City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 771. The locality covers an area of 21.9 km², giving a population density of about 35.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 130 km north of Sydney. Lochinvar is located at 32.7139°S, 151.4551°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2321. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lochinvar rests on the fertile plains, a place where the rich, dark soil of the Hunter Valley yields its bounty under a sky that can shift from a brilliant, cloudless blue to a bruised, dramatic grey with startling speed. It lies 9.6 km west-north-west of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 285°T), and is situated 5.6 km west of Rutherford. The landscape here is a gentle unfolding of agricultural land, punctuated by stands of mature eucalypts and the occasional weathered fence line that speaks of generations of toil. A subtle, earthy scent, a mixture of damp soil and sun-warmed grass, often hangs in the air, particularly after a rain shower, carrying with it the quiet pulse of the countryside. The light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast long, softened shadows, lending a painterly quality to the paddocks and the distant, hazy outline of the hills.
The history of Lochinvar is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of the region, a legacy built on the rich grazing potential of the land. Once a vital stop for travellers and drovers, its development was shaped by the needs of farming and stock, with early industries revolving around the produce of these bountiful fields. Today, while still rooted in agriculture, Lochinvar embraces a broader economic character, with businesses serving the surrounding rural communities and a growing presence in light industry. The old railway line, a silent sentinel of a bygone era, hints at the connectivity that once defined this place, a reminder of the journeys and commerce that have flowed through Lochinvar over the years.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lochinvar, 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 Lochinvar, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lochinvar includes the postcode (2321), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Maitland City 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 Lochinvar 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. |