Olinda, 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 Olinda, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Olinda |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Western Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.81896 |
| Longitude | 150.14738 |
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 83.0 km² |
| Elevation | 645 m |
| Postcode | 2849 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 153 km northwest |
Olinda is a locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 18. The locality covers an area of 83.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 645 m above sea level. It lies approximately 153 km northwest of Sydney. Olinda is located at 32.8190°S, 150.1474°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2849. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Olinda unfurls across a gentle rise, its character etched by the dappled light filtering through the towering gums that stand sentinel. It lies 85.2 km north-east of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 39°T), and is situated 17.9 km east-north-east of Kandos. The air here carries the crispness of elevation, a refreshing balm that whispers through the valley, carrying the scent of eucalypt and damp earth. Rolling hills, softened by a verdant cloak of bushland, give way to the more ordered lines of cultivated paddocks, their colours shifting with the seasons. The landscape possesses a quiet resilience, a sturdy beauty that speaks of enduring sunshine and the occasional, dramatic downpour. Even in the stillness, one can sense the pulse of the land, a slow, deliberate rhythm that dictates the pace of life in Olinda.
This particular corner of the Mid-Western Regional Council carries a history deeply rooted in the land, where early settlers carved out a living through diligent farming and grazing. The rich, red soil, a striking contrast against the deep green of the pastures, has long been the lifeblood of Olinda's economy, yielding crops and sustaining livestock. While the echoes of more strenuous agricultural pursuits may have softened, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the soil remains palpable. Look closely, and you might still see the weathered timbers of old farmhouses, silent witnesses to generations of toil, or catch the glint of sunlight on a distant shearing shed, a subtle reminder of the enduring agricultural heritage that defines Olinda.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Olinda, 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 Olinda, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Olinda includes the postcode (2849), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Western 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 Olinda 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. |