Mannus, 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 Mannus, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Mannus |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.83128 |
| Longitude | 147.93904 |
| Population | 222 |
| Density | 2.3 /km² |
| Area | 97.8 km² |
| Elevation | 526 m |
| Postcode | 2653 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 370 km southwest |
Mannus is a locality in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 222. The locality covers an area of 97.8 km², giving a population density of about 2.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 526 m above sea level. It lies approximately 370 km southwest of Sydney. Mannus is located at 35.8313°S, 147.9390°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2653. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mannus rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the land begins its gentle rise towards the higher country, a place of wide skies and a clarity of air that sharpens the edges of the surrounding hills. It lies 99.6 km east-north-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 71°T), and is situated 16.7 km south-west of Tumbarumba. The landscape is a patchwork of emerald pastures, bordered by the silver-grey of scattered gums and the deeper, more resolute green of pine plantations, a testament to the way human hands have shaped and been shaped by this terrain. Here, the Tumut River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the valley floor, its presence a constant, soothing murmur that underpins the quiet rhythm of life. The light at dawn often spills across the fields in long, pale shafts, illuminating the dew-kissed grass and the stoic forms of grazing cattle, a scene that feels both ancient and utterly present.
The story of Mannus is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the waterway that nourishes it, a history rooted in the pastoral endeavours that first drew settlers to this fertile pocket. For generations, the economy has been anchored by the land, with sheep and cattle grazing across the rolling hills, their wool and meat forming the backbone of local prosperity. More recently, the region has seen a thoughtful diversification, with a growing appreciation for the quality of the produce, including some notable vineyards that now dot the lower slopes, catching the sun’s warmth. The proximity to the broader Snowy Valleys region also means Mannus benefits from the flow of travellers drawn to the natural beauty and outdoor pursuits, a subtle influx that keeps the local general store and cafes humming with a gentle, unhurried energy.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mannus, 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 Mannus, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mannus includes the postcode (2653), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Valleys 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 Mannus 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. |