Pejar, 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 Pejar, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Pejar |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Upper Lachlan Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.53144 |
| Longitude | 149.53938 |
| Population | 53 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 65.2 km² |
| Elevation | 912 m |
| Postcode | 2583 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 170 km west-southwest |
Pejar is a locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 53. The locality covers an area of 65.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 912 m above sea level. It lies approximately 170 km west-southwest of Sydney. Pejar is located at 34.5314°S, 149.5394°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2583. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Pejar unfolds across a landscape of rolling country, where the soft ochre of the earth meets the boundless blue of the Australian sky. It lies 29.2 km north-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 324°T), and is situated 11.5 km south-east of Crookwell. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and broad valleys, softened by the enduring presence of hardy eucalypts and the occasional scattering of introduced pines that stand like sentinels against the horizon. In the late afternoon, the light often takes on a burnished quality, gilding the sparse grasses and casting long, reaching shadows that lend a quiet dignity to the scene. The air itself carries the faint, dry scent of sun-baked soil and the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild herbs, a subtle fragrance that speaks of the land's enduring character.
Historically, Pejar’s story is woven into the pastoral traditions of the region, a place where sheep and cattle have long been the backbone of its economy, their grazing shaping the very contours of the land. This connection to the soil is evident in the enduring presence of old farmhouses and woolsheds, quiet monuments to generations of hard work and resilience. The local economy, while still anchored in agriculture, has seen a slow diversification, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of Pejar attracting a different kind of traveller seeking an escape from the clamour of busier centres. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, provide life and sustenance, their quiet flow a constant murmur beneath the wide expanse of the sky, a subtle soundtrack to the enduring life of Pejar.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pejar, 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 Pejar, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pejar includes the postcode (2583), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Upper Lachlan Shire 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 Pejar 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. |