Mudgee, 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 Mudgee, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Mudgee |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Western Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.61243 |
| Longitude | 149.57646 |
| Population | 11,457 |
| Density | 385.5 /km² |
| Area | 29.7 km² |
| Elevation | 459 m |
| Postcode | 2850 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 206 km northwest |
Mudgee is a locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 11,457. The locality covers an area of 29.7 km², giving a population density of about 385.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 459 m above sea level. It lies approximately 206 km northwest of Sydney. Mudgee is located at 32.6124°S, 149.5765°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2850. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mudgee unfolds across a landscape of rolling ochre hills, where the dry grass whispers secrets to the breeze and gum trees stand sentinel against the vast, pale sky. It lies 84.7 km north-north-east of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 33°T), and is situated 27.3 km south of Gulgong. The Cudgegong River, a silver thread, meanders through the valley, its banks fringed with willows that dip their verdant fingers into the cool water. In the distance, the rugged escarpments of the Great Dividing Range stand as a formidable backdrop, their ancient forms softened by the haze of afternoon. Sunlight here possesses a particular quality, a warm, golden luminescence that seems to imbue the very air with a tranquil, earthy perfume, and as dusk approaches, the colours deepen, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose.
This is a place where the land has long dictated the rhythm of life, its fertile plains and surrounding hills a generous host to agriculture. Mudgee's heritage is deeply entwined with the pastoral industry, its early days marked by sheep grazing and wheat farming, a legacy still visible in the sturdy woolsheds and weathered farmhouses dotting the countryside. More recently, the region has blossomed into a celebrated wine-producing area, its vineyards stretching across the valley floor, each row a testament to the careful cultivation of a burgeoning wine culture. The local economy thrives on this blend of tradition and innovation, drawing travellers from afar to savour its wines, explore its natural beauty, and experience the unhurried charm that defines Mudgee.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mudgee, 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 Mudgee, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mudgee includes the postcode (2850), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Western Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Mudgee 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. |