Moulamein, 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 Moulamein, in the Murray River Council local government area.
| Locality | Moulamein |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Murray River Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.00181 |
| Longitude | 144.10581 |
| Population | 486 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 1845.4 km² |
| Elevation | 71 m |
| Postcode | 2733 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 663 km west-southwest |
Moulamein 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 486. The locality covers an area of 1845.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 71 m above sea level. It lies approximately 663 km west-southwest of Sydney. Moulamein is located at 35.0018°S, 144.1058°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2733. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Moulamein rests on the flat, broad plains where the Edward River, a vital artery of the Murray-Darling system, meanders with unhurried grace. It lies 192.4 km north-west of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 322°T), and is situated 67.2 km north-east of Swan Hill. The land here is a study in patient fertility, a vast expanse of rich alluvial soil that stretches to a horizon often softened by a haze of heat or the gentle blush of an approaching dusk. Stands of mature river red gums, their bark a mosaic of grey and ochre, line the watercourses, their deep roots anchoring them against the subtle, persistent flow of the river. The air carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and the distant tang of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the immense, open country that surrounds this quiet settlement.
The story of Moulamein is deeply entwined with the river, which has shaped its fortunes since its establishment as a river port and administrative centre in the mid-19th century. This locality was once a bustling hub for paddle steamers, their whistles echoing across the water as they ferried wool bales and supplies, a vibrant engine of the burgeoning pastoral economy. Today, while the grand steamers are a memory, the spirit of agriculture endures, with vast tracts of land dedicated to broadacre cropping, primarily wheat and barley, alongside significant sheep grazing operations. The nearby Wakool River also contributes to the region's agricultural bounty, and the gentle cycling of seasons dictates the rhythm of life, from the sowing of seed to the golden harvest. Moulamein, with its unpretentious character, offers a glimpse into a way of life intrinsically linked to the land and its life-giving waterways.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moulamein, 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 Moulamein, in the Murray River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Moulamein includes the postcode (2733), 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 Moulamein 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. |