Parkesbourne, 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 Parkesbourne, in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area.
| Locality | Parkesbourne |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Goulburn Mulwaree Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.759 |
| Longitude | 149.55089 |
| Area | 68.3 km² |
| Postcode | 2580 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 182 km west-southwest |
Parkesbourne is a locality in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 68.3 km². It lies approximately 182 km west-southwest of Sydney. Parkesbourne is located at 34.7590°S, 149.5509°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2580. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Parkesbourne rests in a landscape of softened contours, where the rich, ochre soils of the Southern Tablelands cradle a gentle sprawl of rolling hills. It lies 16.2 km west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 264°T), and is situated 26.3 km east of Gunning. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a particular clarity, a crystalline quality that seems to magnify the distant gum trees, their leaves a shimmering mosaic against a sky often painted in hues of pale blue and soft grey. Fields of emerald pasture stretch out, punctuated by the dark, sturdy forms of cattle and the occasional weathered fence line, testament to generations of land stewardship. The very stillness of the place invites a contemplative pause, a chance to absorb the quiet grandeur of the Australian countryside.
The history of Parkesbourne is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its early development spurred by the fertile land ideal for grazing and agriculture. This enduring connection to the earth remains its economic backbone, with sheep and cattle farming continuing to define the local character. While the hustle of larger centres is a distant hum, Parkesbourne possesses a distinct, unhurried rhythm, a community spirit forged in shared endeavour and a deep appreciation for the enduring qualities of rural life. The presence of historic homesteads, their stone walls weathered by time and sun, hints at the stories of families who have shaped this corner of the landscape, their legacy woven into the very fabric of Parkesbourne.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Parkesbourne, 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 Parkesbourne, in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Parkesbourne includes the postcode (2580), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Goulburn Mulwaree 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 Parkesbourne 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. |