Mount Cooper, 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 Mount Cooper, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Mount Cooper |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.65363 |
| Longitude | 149.20022 |
| Area | 71.7 km² |
| Elevation | 884 m |
| Postcode | 2631 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 359 km south-southwest |
Mount Cooper is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 71.7 km². It sits at an elevation of around 884 m above sea level. It lies approximately 359 km south-southwest of Sydney. Mount Cooper is located at 36.6536°S, 149.2002°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2631. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Cooper rises from the rolling plains, a distinct shoulder of granite against the vast, pale blue sky. It lies 214.7 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 107°T), and is situated 26.6 km north of Bombala. Its slopes are cloaked in a resilient scrub of hardy native grasses and scattered eucalypts, their silvery leaves catching the light, especially in the late afternoon when the air softens and carries the faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rise that offers a commanding, if understated, perspective of the surrounding countryside. Here and there, weathered outcrops of rock emerge like ancient bones from the land, hinting at the geological forces that shaped this quiet corner of the Snowy Monaro. The wind, a constant companion, whispers through the tussocks, a low, mournful sound that seems to carry the very essence of this open, windswept place.
The story of Mount Cooper is one intrinsically tied to the land and its bounty, a narrative etched by generations of graziers and farmers who have worked this country. For decades, the primary economy has revolved around sheep and cattle grazing, the backbone of rural life here, with wool and meat providing a steady, if sometimes challenging, livelihood. The character of Mount Cooper is shaped by this enduring connection to agriculture; it’s a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, and where hard work is a fundamental virtue. While not a major hub, the local centre, a cluster of essential services, serves as a quiet gathering point, its few shops and the local pub acting as the social arteries of the district. Evidence of past endeavours, perhaps the faint traces of forgotten boundary fences or the weathered remnants of a long-gone shearing shed, can still be found, silent testaments to the persistence and adaptability of those who have called Mount Cooper home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Cooper, 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 Mount Cooper, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Cooper includes the postcode (2631), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro 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 Mount Cooper 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. |