Murringo, 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 Murringo, in the Hilltops Council local government area.
| Locality | Murringo |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hilltops Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.29981 |
| Longitude | 148.54003 |
| Population | 361 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 327.2 km² |
| Elevation | 406 m |
| Postcode | 2586 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 250 km west-southwest |
Murringo is a locality in the Hilltops Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 361. The locality covers an area of 327.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 406 m above sea level. It lies approximately 250 km west-southwest of Sydney. Murringo is located at 34.2998°S, 148.5400°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2586. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Murringo rests on a gentle rise, a scattering of weathered buildings under a sky that often stretches to a boundless, pale blue. It lies 119.4 km west-north-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 294°T), and is situated 15.9 km east of Young. The land here breathes a dry, sun-warmed scent of eucalyptus and dry grass, the terrain a subtle mosaic of undulating slopes that gather the light in shifting patterns, especially as the day begins its slow descent. Dust motes dance in the shafts of late afternoon sun that slant across the road, illuminating the ochre tones of the earth and the muted greens of hardy, grazing pastures. A quiet stillness often settles over Murringo, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the occasional rumble of a ute heading towards the next property.
The history of Murringo is deeply entwined with the rich, red soil that yields its bounty, primarily through sheep grazing and the cultivation of wheat. For generations, families have worked this land, their lives shaped by the seasons and the enduring rhythm of the agricultural cycle. You can still see the ghost of older ways in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture, a testament to the resilience and practicality of those who first settled this place. While the broader region of the Hilltops is increasingly celebrated for its burgeoning wine industry, Murringo itself maintains a steadfast focus on its pastoral heritage, a quiet anchor in a landscape that has seen its share of change.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Murringo, 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 Murringo, in the Hilltops Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Murringo includes the postcode (2586), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Hilltops 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 Murringo 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. |