Mulgoa, 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 Mulgoa, in the Penrith City Council local government area.
| Locality | Mulgoa |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Penrith City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.81549 |
| Longitude | 150.65397 |
| Population | 1,848 |
| Density | 34.3 /km² |
| Area | 53.9 km² |
| Elevation | 74 m |
| Postcode | 2745 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 52 km west |
Mulgoa is a locality in the Penrith City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,848. The locality covers an area of 53.9 km², giving a population density of about 34.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 74 m above sea level. It lies approximately 52 km west of Sydney. Mulgoa is located at 33.8155°S, 150.6540°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2745.
Mulgoa breathes with the ancient stillness of the Cumberland Plain, its landscape a gentle sweep of fertile earth cradled by the distant, hazy blue of the Blue Mountains escarpment. It lies 3.6 km south-west of Glenmore Park, NSW (from Glenmore Park, NSW: bearing 225°T), and is situated 12.4 km west of St Clair. The air here, particularly in the soft amber glow of late afternoon, carries a peculiar, almost tangible stillness, broken only by the rustle of gum leaves and the distant call of a magpie. Rolling hills, softened by time and cultivation, give way to flatter expanses where broad-leafed trees, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel over paddocks dotted with grazing livestock. It is a place where the sky feels vast, an immense canvas of shifting colours, and the quietude seems to seep into the very bones of the land, a profound peace that settles over the traveller.
The history of Mulgoa is deeply entwined with the early colonial endeavours, a story whispered in the weathered stones of its homesteads and the enduring spirit of its agricultural roots. Once a significant centre for pastoralism, its fertile soils have long supported farming and grazing, a legacy that continues to shape its identity and the gentle rhythm of its daily life. While the grand estates of yesteryear may have receded, the land retains its generous character, and the local economy, though diversified, still holds a deep respect for the earth. The nearby Nepean River, a glinting ribbon through the broader landscape, has always been a vital artery, its presence influencing the settlement patterns and the very character of Mulgoa. This is a place that remembers its past without being burdened by it, a locality where the present unfolds with a quiet grace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mulgoa, 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 Mulgoa, in the Penrith City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mulgoa includes the postcode (2745), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Penrith City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Mulgoa 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. |