Oallen, 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 Oallen, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Oallen |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.1556 |
| Longitude | 149.96232 |
| Population | 151 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 268.4 km² |
| Elevation | 581 m |
| Postcode | 2580 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 183 km southwest |
Oallen is a locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 151. The locality covers an area of 268.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 581 m above sea level. It lies approximately 183 km southwest of Sydney. Oallen is located at 35.1556°S, 149.9623°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2580. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Oallen rests in a landscape sculpted by the patient flow of the Shoalhaven River, its waters a deep, dark ribbon winding through rolling country where granite outcrops punctuate the green. It lies 50.5 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 155°T), and is situated 33.3 km north-north-east of Braidwood. The air here carries the scent of eucalypt and the dry, sweet perfume of sun-baked earth, a fragrance that clings to the wool of grazing sheep and drifts across the paddocks. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, has a softened quality, illuminating the subtle ochres and greens of the terrain. The very character of Oallen is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the pace, and where the sounds are more often the lowing of cattle or the rustle of wind through dry grass than the clamour of human endeavour.
The story of Oallen is entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its early days shaped by the needs of sheep and cattle grazing. For generations, the fertile river flats and the surrounding hills have sustained agricultural pursuits, a gentle economy built on the land’s bounty. While not a centre for heavy industry, Oallen has seen its share of travellers and settlers drawn to its promise of space and a connection to the natural world. The presence of the Shoalhaven River itself is a constant, a vital artery that has shaped the contours of the land and offered sustenance and a picturesque backdrop to the quiet lives lived here, a subtle reminder of the enduring power of water in this often-dry country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oallen, 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 Oallen, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Oallen includes the postcode (2580), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional 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 Oallen 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. |