Manildra, 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 Manildra, in the Cabonne Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Manildra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Cabonne Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.21349 |
| Longitude | 148.66395 |
| Population | 749 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 352.0 km² |
| Elevation | 449 m |
| Postcode | 2865 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 247 km west-northwest |
Manildra is a locality in the Cabonne Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 749. The locality covers an area of 352.0 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 449 m above sea level. It lies approximately 247 km west-northwest of Sydney. Manildra is located at 33.2135°S, 148.6639°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2865. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Manildra rests in the heart of fertile plains, a place where the sky feels vast and the earth yields generously. It lies 39.2 km west of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 276°T), and is situated 13.8 km north-north-west of Cudal. The landscape around Manildra is a study in gentle slopes and sweeping horizons, painted in hues of ochre and muted green under the generous Australian sun. Open paddocks stretch outwards, their boundaries softened by distance and the hazy shimmer of midday heat. This is country that breathes in the open air, where the wind whispers secrets through the dry grasses and the silence is punctuated only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rumble of a passing truck. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a fragrance of sun-baked earth and the subtle sweetness of ripening grain, a constant reminder of the land's enduring bounty.
The story of Manildra is deeply entwined with the golden rivers of wheat that have long defined its agricultural economy. For generations, the rich soil and predictable rainfall have supported a robust farming community, turning this stretch of country into a vital breadbasket. The imposing grain silos, silent sentinels against the horizon, are a visible testament to this enduring legacy, their towering forms catching the light of dawn and dusk. Beyond the fields, the local economy has diversified, with a significant pulse in the processing of agricultural products, a modern echo of the land's fundamental gifts. This industrious spirit, coupled with a neighbourly warmth, imbues Manildra with a quiet resilience, a character shaped by the cycles of the seasons and the unwavering commitment of its people to the land they call home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Manildra, 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 Manildra, in the Cabonne Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Manildra includes the postcode (2865), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Cabonne 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 Manildra 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. |