Mourquong, 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 Mourquong, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Mourquong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wentworth Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.14051 |
| Longitude | 142.16846 |
| Population | 84 |
| Density | 5.8 /km² |
| Area | 14.6 km² |
| Elevation | 62 m |
| Postcode | 2739 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 834 km west |
Mourquong is a locality in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 84. The locality covers an area of 14.6 km², giving a population density of about 5.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 62 m above sea level. It lies approximately 834 km west of Sydney. Mourquong is located at 34.1405°S, 142.1685°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2739. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mourquong unfolds as a quiet settlement where the ochre earth meets the sky in a vast, sun-baked panorama, a place where the air itself seems to hum with the stillness of the Australian interior. It lies 8.4 km north-north-east of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 21°T), and is situated 11.8 km north of Irymple. The landscape here is a study in muted colours, dominated by the pale greens of saltbush and sparse mulga, interspersed with the occasional hardy eucalypt clinging to life. Low-lying plains stretch towards a horizon often softened by the shimmering haze of heat, a subtle undulation that hints at the ancient riverbeds long since surrendered to dryness. The light at dusk paints the land in hues of rose and lavender, a transient beauty that deepens the sense of profound quietude.
The story of Mourquong is intrinsically tied to the lifeblood of the Murray River, a waterway that has shaped its existence, even when it recedes to a whisper. Historically, this region was a vital crossing point and a place of sustenance for Indigenous peoples long before European settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of fertile land along the riverbanks. Today, the economy of Mourquong is a testament to its enduring connection with the land, primarily driven by agriculture, with orchards yielding their bounty and grazing properties supporting livestock. The subtle scent of ripening fruit sometimes drifts on the breeze, a reminder of the hard-won productivity of this arid yet generous country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mourquong, 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 Mourquong, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mourquong includes the postcode (2739), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wentworth Shire 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 Mourquong 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. |