Magometon, 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 Magometon, in the Coonamble Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Magometon |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Coonamble Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.02816 |
| Longitude | 148.64198 |
| Population | 20 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 325.1 km² |
| Elevation | 247 m |
| Postcode | 2829 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 397 km northwest |
Magometon is a locality in the Coonamble Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 20. The locality covers an area of 325.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 247 m above sea level. It lies approximately 397 km northwest of Sydney. Magometon is located at 31.0282°S, 148.6420°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2829. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Magometon lies under a sky that often stretches, a vast, pale blue canvas brushed with the softest cirrus, hinting at the immense distances that define this part of the country. It lies 139.3 km north of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 1°T), and is situated 25.3 km east-south-east of Coonamble. The land here unfurls in gentle, sweeping plains, a muted tapestry of ochre earth and resilient, grey-green scrub that seems to absorb the fierce sun without complaint. Scattered stands of ironbark and box gum, their branches reaching like skeletal fingers, punctuate the landscape, offering scant shade but a welcome verticality against the horizontal sweep. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy perfume, a blend of baked soil and the subtle fragrance of native grasses, a scent that speaks of enduring cycles and a quiet strength.
The history of Magometon is tied to the pastoral leases that first carved out livelihoods from this country, the sheep and cattle finding sustenance on the hardy native vegetation. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons, the planting and harvesting of grain, and the steady, unassuming work of those who tend the land. The economy, still largely agrarian, has seen fluctuations, but the resilience of its people, much like the hardy plants that dot the plains, has seen Magometon endure. A particular beauty can be found in the twilight, when the setting sun bleeds across the horizon, painting the scrub in hues of deep violet and rose, a silent, nightly spectacle that has witnessed countless generations pass.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Magometon, 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 Magometon, in the Coonamble Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Magometon includes the postcode (2829), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Coonamble Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Magometon 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. |