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| Locality | Macdonalds Creek |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Liverpool Plains Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.8114 |
| Longitude | 150.4416 |
| Population | 12 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 69.6 km² |
| Elevation | 455 m |
| Postcode | 2339 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 240 km north-northwest |
Macdonalds Creek is a locality in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 12. The locality covers an area of 69.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 455 m above sea level. It lies approximately 240 km north-northwest of Sydney. Macdonalds Creek is located at 31.8114°S, 150.4416°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2339. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Macdonalds Creek itself is a ribbon of life, often a tranquil murmur rather than a roaring voice, winding through the broad, fertile plains that define this part of the Liverpool Plains Shire. It lies 92.4 km south-south-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 210°T), and is situated 36.1 km south-south-west of Quirindi. The land here rolls with a gentle, persistent generosity, a landscape painted in broad strokes of ochre and emerald, where the sky seems to stretch in an unbroken, pale blue canvas. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clear skies, casts long, lean shadows from scattered gums and hardy wattles, giving a textured depth to the otherwise open vistas. The air, particularly in the early mornings, carries a crispness, a hint of the cool change that can sweep across the plains, and the scent of dry earth mingled with the sweet perfume of ripening crops.
Historically, the region around Macdonalds Creek has been shaped by the enduring spirit of agriculture, the land yielding its bounty to those who understand its rhythms. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, established a legacy of farming and grazing that continues to form the backbone of the local economy. Wheat and other grains are sown and harvested across vast paddies, their golden heads bowing in the breeze, while sheep and cattle graze contentedly on the rich pastures. The quiet hum of tractors, a modern counterpoint to the echoes of horse-drawn ploughs, can be heard across the countryside, a testament to the continuous cultivation of this place. While not a large settlement, Macdonalds Creek carries the quiet character of a locality deeply connected to the land, a place where the seasons dictate the pace of life and the generosity of nature is a constant, understated presence.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Macdonalds Creek, New South Wales. 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 Macdonalds Creek, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Macdonalds Creek includes the postcode (2339), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Liverpool Plains 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 Macdonalds Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |