Oaklands, 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 Oaklands, in the Federation Council local government area.
| Locality | Oaklands |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Federation Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.49256 |
| Longitude | 146.14593 |
| Population | 323 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 599.2 km² |
| Elevation | 148 m |
| Postcode | 2646 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 497 km west-southwest |
Oaklands is a locality in the Federation Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 323. The locality covers an area of 599.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 148 m above sea level. It lies approximately 497 km west-southwest of Sydney. Oaklands is located at 35.4926°S, 146.1459°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2646. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Oaklands unfolds across a landscape where the earth, a rich, ochre-toned canvas, rolls gently towards the horizon, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of scattered gum trees. It lies 97.5 km north-west of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 316°T), and is situated 33.3 km east-north-east of Berrigan. The air here carries a fine, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant pasture, a subtle perfume that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the wide expanse of sky. Along the shallow creeks and ephemeral watercourses that trace their way through the terrain, hardy native grasses and wildflowers cling tenaciously, their colours muted but persistent, speaking of resilience in the face of a climate that demands it. The light at dusk often washes over Oaklands in a soft, golden hue, illuminating the subtle textures of the land and casting long, dancing shadows that lend a quiet grandeur to the otherwise unassuming surroundings.
The story of Oaklands is deeply entwined with the fertile plains it occupies, a place where agriculture has long been the bedrock of its economy. For generations, the rich soils have yielded bountiful harvests, with wheat and other grains forming the backbone of the local farming community. This agricultural heritage is evident in the landscape, from the broad, cultivated paddocks that stretch out in ordered rows to the sturdy farmhouses and sheds that dot the countryside. The quiet hum of machinery during harvest season is a familiar soundtrack to life in Oaklands, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land that sustains them. While the pace of life is unhurried, there's a palpable sense of purpose, a quiet industry that flows through the community, a continuity unbroken by the passage of time.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oaklands, 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 Oaklands, in the Federation Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Oaklands includes the postcode (2646), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Federation 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 Oaklands 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. |