Montefiores, 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 Montefiores, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Montefiores |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Dubbo Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.52869 |
| Longitude | 148.93649 |
| Population | 571 |
| Density | 76.3 /km² |
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Elevation | 299 m |
| Postcode | 2820 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 259 km northwest |
Montefiores is a locality in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 571. The locality covers an area of 7.5 km², giving a population density of about 76.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 299 m above sea level. It lies approximately 259 km northwest of Sydney. Montefiores is located at 32.5287°S, 148.9365°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2820. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Montefiores lies spread beneath a sky that can hold its breath for days, the dry air tasting of dust and distant eucalyptus. It lies 40.7 km south-east of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 133°T), and is situated 4.7 km north-north-west of Wellington. The land here is a study in muted ochre and pale green, a tapestry of low, weathered hills that roll towards the horizon like the backs of sleeping dingoes. Scrubby mulga and hardy saltbush cling to the soil, their sparse forms a testament to the resilience required to thrive under the relentless sun. When the light begins to soften, painting the sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges, the very air seems to hum with a quiet intensity, a stillness that settles deep into the bones. The occasional fence line, a thin, taut thread against the vastness, speaks of the human endeavour to claim and shape this unforgiving beauty.
The story of Montefiores is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent efforts of those who sought sustenance from this often-stubborn earth. Early pastoralists discovered the potential for grazing, their livelihoods tied to the fickle fortunes of rain and the hardy breeds of sheep and cattle that could endure the lean times. Today, the pulse of Montefiores beats to the rhythm of agriculture, with broadacre farming dominating the surrounding plains, its economy a delicate balance of wheat, barley, and livestock, reliant on the vast, fertile paddies stretching outwards. While the immediate landscape might seem austere, a closer look reveals a subtle richness, the glint of minerals in the exposed rock faces hinting at a deeper geological past, a reminder that the land holds more than just surface promises. The nearby Macquarie River, though often a whisper rather than a roar in these parts, remains a vital artery, its presence a subtle, life-giving force in the arid expanse.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Montefiores, 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 Montefiores, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Montefiores includes the postcode (2820), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Dubbo Regional 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 Montefiores 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. |