Memagong, 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 Memagong, in the Hilltops Council local government area.
| Locality | Memagong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hilltops Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.30332 |
| Longitude | 148.12451 |
| Population | 97 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 230.3 km² |
| Elevation | 448 m |
| Postcode | 2594 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 288 km west |
Memagong is a locality in the Hilltops Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 97. The locality covers an area of 230.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 448 m above sea level. It lies approximately 288 km west of Sydney. Memagong is located at 34.3033°S, 148.1245°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2594. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Memagong rests in a gentle embrace of rolling country, where the ochre-coloured earth slopes towards the horizon. It lies 146.7 km south-west of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 217°T), and is situated 22.3 km west of Young. Here, the landscape is a study in muted greens and browns, the sparse stands of eucalypts casting long, skeletal shadows in the late afternoon sun. The air, often carrying the dry scent of dust and the faint sweetness of sun-baked grass, can feel surprisingly cool as evening approaches, a welcome balm after the day's warmth. The land itself seems to breathe slowly, a quiet testament to the vastness of the surrounding countryside.
Historically, Memagong's fortunes have been tied to the land, a legacy etched into its very character. Sheep and cattle grazing have long been the economic bedrock, the endless paddocks a familiar sight for generations of families who have worked this soil. Evidence of earlier, more ambitious ventures can sometimes be glimpsed in the weathered remnants of forgotten homesteads, whispers of lives lived and dreams pursued. The local economy, while still anchored in agriculture, has seen a gradual diversification, with a growing appreciation for the region's quiet appeal attracting a slow trickle of travellers seeking respite from busier centres, drawn by the unpretentious charm and the stark beauty of the Hilltops region.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Memagong, 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 Memagong, in the Hilltops Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Memagong includes the postcode (2594), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Hilltops 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 Memagong 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. |