Mathoura, 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 Mathoura, in the Murray River Council local government area.
| Locality | Mathoura |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Murray River Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.81629 |
| Longitude | 144.88302 |
| Population | 933 |
| Density | 1.7 /km² |
| Area | 546.8 km² |
| Elevation | 110 m |
| Postcode | 2710 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 616 km west-southwest |
Mathoura is a locality in the Murray River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 933. The locality covers an area of 546.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 110 m above sea level. It lies approximately 616 km west-southwest of Sydney. Mathoura is located at 35.8163°S, 144.8830°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2710. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mathoura rests on the edge of the Riverina plains, a place where the land seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 77.7 km north-west of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 323°T), and is situated 29.9 km south of Deniliquin. The broad, sun-drenched paddocks, a patchwork of ochre and muted green, stretch towards a horizon that blurs with the heat haze, and the air carries the dry, sweet scent of eucalypt and warm earth. Here, the Murray River, a vital artery of life, whispers its presence, its ancient course marked by a fringe of dense river red gums, their sturdy branches reaching towards the sky, offering shade and sanctuary to a myriad of birds. The light at dusk falls with a peculiar softness, bleaching the colour from the sky and lending a silver sheen to the dust that settles on the unsealed roads, a gentle benediction at the close of day.
The story of Mathoura is deeply entwined with the Murray River’s bounty and the enduring spirit of those who have sought to draw sustenance from this land. Once a significant stop for paddle steamers navigating the river, its history echoes with the commerce and connection of a bygone era, a time when the river was the highway. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from the fertile soils, supporting agriculture and grazing, with the rhythm of the seasons dictating the pulse of life. Nearby, the Edward River National Park offers a haven of natural beauty, a testament to the ecological richness of the region, where the ancient trees stand sentinel, bearing silent witness to the passage of time and the enduring character of Mathoura.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mathoura, 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 Mathoura, in the Murray River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mathoura includes the postcode (2710), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Murray River 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 Mathoura 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. |