Mount David, 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 David, in the Oberon Council local government area.
| Locality | Mount David |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Oberon Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.83758 |
| Longitude | 149.6034 |
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 64.9 km² |
| Elevation | 1005 m |
| Postcode | 2795 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 148 km west |
Mount David is a locality in the Oberon Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 37. The locality covers an area of 64.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1005 m above sea level. It lies approximately 148 km west of Sydney. Mount David is located at 33.8376°S, 149.6034°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2795. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount David rises with a quiet dignity, its slopes a patchwork of resilient eucalypts and hardy native grasses that catch the shifting light. It lies 46.6 km south of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 177°T), and is situated 27.6 km south-west of Oberon. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the elevation and the cool, crisp climate that defines this part of the tablelands. The terrain, while not imposing in sheer scale, possesses a rugged texture, with outcrops of granite hinting at the deeper geological forces that shaped its contours. Even in the midday sun, there’s a certain softness to the landscape, a muted palette of greens and browns that speaks of endurance rather than drama, and the distant call of a kookaburra provides a sporadic punctuation to the stillness.
The story of Mount David is intertwined with the pursuit of gold, a restless energy that once pulsed through this land, leaving behind whispers of forgotten claims and the ghosts of hopeful prospectors. While the feverish rush has long subsided, the legacy of that era is woven into the very character of Mount David, a subtle undercurrent beneath the more settled industries that now define it. Today, the rolling hills surrounding Mount David are primarily given over to grazing, with sheep and cattle finding sustenance on the fertile pastures, their presence a gentle, rhythmic pulse in the agricultural life of the region. The local economy, whilst modest, finds a quiet strength in these traditional pursuits, supplemented by a growing appreciation from travellers seeking the serene beauty and unhurried pace that Mount David offers.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount David, 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 David, in the Oberon Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount David includes the postcode (2795), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Oberon 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 David 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. |