Paupong, 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 Paupong, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Paupong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.65015 |
| Longitude | 148.6742 |
| Population | 13 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 154.1 km² |
| Elevation | 983 m |
| Postcode | 2628 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 386 km southwest |
Paupong is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 13. The locality covers an area of 154.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 983 m above sea level. It lies approximately 386 km southwest of Sydney. Paupong is located at 36.6501°S, 148.6742°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2628. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Paupong rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the Monaro plains begin their gentle descent towards the rugged country further south. It lies 169.7 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 111°T), and is situated 24.2 km south-south-east of Jindabyne. The landscape here is a patchwork of emerald pastures and ochre-toned earth, stitched together by the silvery thread of the Ingeegoodbee River. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of countless seasons, rise and fall in a steady, unhurried rhythm, their slopes often dusted with the soft grey-green of eucalyptus. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, invigorating chill, a promise of the clear, blue skies that typically dominate the days. Evenings bring a hush, and the western horizon often ignites in a spectacular display of colour, bleeding from soft rose to deep violet as the sun dips below the distant ridgeline.
The history of Paupong is deeply entwined with the pastoral legacy of the Monaro, a land settled for its vast grazing potential. Sheep and cattle have long been the lifeblood of this region, their presence shaping the very character of the land and the livelihoods of its people. The Ingeegoodbee River, a constant companion, not only sustains the pastures but also whispers tales of earlier times, its waters having been a vital resource for generations. While farming remains central, a quiet tourism has begun to bloom, drawn by the unspoiled natural beauty and the promise of a slower pace of life. Small, independent businesses, often family-run, form the core of Paupong's economy, offering a sense of grounded resilience and a genuine connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Paupong, 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 Paupong, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Paupong includes the postcode (2628), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro 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 Paupong 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. |