Oswald, 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 Oswald, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
| Locality | Oswald |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Maitland City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.6974 |
| Longitude | 151.41939 |
| Population | 85 |
| Density | 30.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 59 m |
| Postcode | 2321 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 132 km north |
Oswald is a locality in the Maitland City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 85. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 30.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 59 m above sea level. It lies approximately 132 km north of Sydney. Oswald is located at 32.6974°S, 151.4194°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2321. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Oswald rests in a broad, softly folding landscape, where the coastal plains begin their gentle ascent towards the hinterland. It lies 13.4 km west-north-west of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 289°T), and is situated 9.0 km west of Rutherford. Here, the air carries a subtle salinity, a whisper from the distant Pacific, mingling with the earthy perfume of damp soil and the resinous tang of gum trees. The terrain, a mosaic of rolling paddocks stitched with hedgerows and dotted with the stoic forms of cattle, feels ancient and deeply rooted. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, attenuated shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of the land, imbuing the scene with a quiet, almost contemplative beauty as the day surrenders to dusk.
The history of Oswald is intertwined with the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations. Once a significant hub for dairy farming, its character is still defined by the enduring legacy of that industry, with weathered farmhouses and the occasional rusting milking machine standing as silent witnesses to a bygone era. While the agricultural pulse continues, a quiet diversification has taken hold, with small-scale producers exploring niche markets and a burgeoning interest in artisanal goods. The local economy, though modest, possesses a resilient spirit, reflecting the tenacity of those who have long worked this land, a spirit often embodied in the unassuming friendliness of its residents who navigate the unhurried rhythms of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oswald, 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 Oswald, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Oswald includes the postcode (2321), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Maitland City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Oswald 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. |