Maldon, 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 Maldon, in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Maldon |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollondilly Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.19829 |
| Longitude | 150.63623 |
| Population | 12 |
| Density | 5.7 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 141 m |
| Postcode | 2571 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 64 km southwest |
Maldon is a locality in the Wollondilly 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 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 5.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 141 m above sea level. It lies approximately 64 km southwest of Sydney. Maldon is located at 34.1983°S, 150.6362°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2571. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Maldon rests in a gentle hollow, cradled by rolling hills that wear the muted greens and ochres of the Australian countryside. It lies 34.6 km north-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 318°T), and is situated 5.6 km north-east of Tahmoor. The air here often carries the faintest whisper of woodsmoke, a comforting scent that mingles with the dry, sweet perfume of eucalypt. Winds, when they stir, sweep across broad pastures and whisper through stands of mature gum trees, their leaves a shimmering silver against the vast, pale blue canvas of the sky. The land feels ancient, worn smooth by countless seasons, and the houses, mostly clad in timber and iron, seem to have grown organically from the earth itself, their verandahs offering shade and a place to watch the slow procession of clouds.
The history of Maldon is deeply entwined with the rich mineral veins that lie beneath its surface, particularly gold, which brought a rush of prospectors in the late 19th century, imbuing the settlement with a spirit of resilient optimism. This legacy is still visible in the sturdy brick buildings that line the main street, a testament to the town's prosperous past, and in the enduring character of its people, who possess a quiet pride in their heritage. Today, while mining’s heyday has passed, the local economy finds its footing in agriculture and grazing, with sheep and cattle dotting the surrounding paddocks, and a growing appreciation for the region’s tourism potential, drawing visitors to its historic charm and the natural beauty of the nearby countryside. The rhythm of life in Maldon is one of measured progress, a gentle unfolding of days marked by the enduring connection to the land and the echoes of its industrious past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maldon, 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 Maldon, in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Maldon includes the postcode (2571), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollondilly Shire 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 Maldon 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. |