Maragle, 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 Maragle, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Maragle |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.91384 |
| Longitude | 148.20492 |
| Population | 52 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 274.1 km² |
| Elevation | 388 m |
| Postcode | 2653 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 356 km southwest |
Maragle 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 52. The locality covers an area of 274.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 388 m above sea level. It lies approximately 356 km southwest of Sydney. Maragle is located at 35.9138°S, 148.2049°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2653. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Maragle rests in the embrace of rolling hills, a landscape softened by the passage of time and the gentle persistence of water. It lies 120.3 km east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 79°T), and is situated 24.0 km south-south-east of Tumbarumba. Here, the earth slopes with a quiet dignity, not dramatic but a steady, reassuring contour that speaks of ancient folds and the patient work of creeks. Eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of peeling greys and ochres, stand sentinel, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a pale, buttery light, particularly in the late afternoon. The air itself carries a subtle coolness, a promise of the higher country that lies to the east, and a faint, earthy scent of damp soil and gum leaves. The character of Maragle is one of understated endurance, a place that has weathered seasons and seen generations come and go, leaving behind a sense of deep-rooted calm.
The economic life of Maragle has long been tied to the land, its fortunes shaped by the grazing of sheep and cattle on the fertile, if sometimes challenging, terrain. Wool bales once represented a significant portion of its prosperity, a tangible product of the hard work and dedication of its farming families. While the landscape still bears the imprint of this pastoral heritage, the character of Maragle has begun to shift, embracing a more diversified approach. The proximity to the broader Snowy Valleys region, known for its burgeoning wine industry and tourism, has brought a new vibrancy. Visitors are drawn to the quiet beauty of the area, the opportunities for outdoor pursuits, and the chance to experience a slice of rural Australian life that feels both authentic and welcoming. The rhythm of Maragle is one of quiet purpose, where the morning mist burns off to reveal a day of gentle activity, a place that understands the value of patience and the enduring strength of community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maragle, 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 Maragle, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Maragle 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 Maragle 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. |