Ootha, 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 Ootha, in the Forbes Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Ootha |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Forbes Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.12466 |
| Longitude | 147.44414 |
| Population | 79 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 252.5 km² |
| Elevation | 227 m |
| Postcode | 2875 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 359 km west-northwest |
Ootha is a locality in the Forbes Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 79. The locality covers an area of 252.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 227 m above sea level. It lies approximately 359 km west-northwest of Sydney. Ootha is located at 33.1247°S, 147.4441°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ootha lies on a broad, gently sloping plain, where the earth stretches towards a horizon that seems to recede with every passing kilometre. It lies 144.4 km south-west of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 229°T), and is situated 37.1 km south-east of Condobolin. The landscape here is a study in muted tones: ochre soil, pale green scrub, and the endless blue of a wide sky. During the heat of the day, the air shimmers, creating mirages that dance above the dusty tracks, and the silence is broken only by the dry rustle of grass and the distant bleating of sheep. As dusk approaches, the light softens, bathing the sparse vegetation in a warm, honeyed glow that hints at resilience and endurance.
The character of Ootha is deeply entwined with its pastoral heritage, a legacy of sheep and cattle grazing that has shaped the land and its people for generations. This is country where the economy has long been tied to the bounty of the earth, the fortunes of the district rising and falling with the seasons and the wool prices. While the immediate surroundings are defined by broadacre farming, the broader Forbes Shire Council area offers a glimpse into the rich agricultural diversity of the region, with pockets of cropping and other rural pursuits contributing to the local flavour. Travellers passing through Ootha might notice the sturdy, unassuming homesteads, built to withstand the elements, and the quiet dignity of a place that has learned to thrive on its own terms.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ootha, 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 Ootha, in the Forbes Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Ootha includes the postcode (2875), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Forbes Shire 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 Ootha 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. |