Pinnacle Swamp, 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 Pinnacle Swamp, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Pinnacle Swamp |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Western Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.77677 |
| Longitude | 149.91377 |
| Population | 34 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 49.5 km² |
| Elevation | 575 m |
| Postcode | 2849 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 171 km northwest |
Pinnacle Swamp is a locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 34. The locality covers an area of 49.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 575 m above sea level. It lies approximately 171 km northwest of Sydney. Pinnacle Swamp is located at 32.7768°S, 149.9138°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2849. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Pinnacle Swamp unfolds as a landscape of subtle grandeur, where the very earth seems to breathe with a quiet resilience. It lies 77.9 km north-north-east of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 24°T), and is situated 10.4 km north-north-west of Kandos. The terrain here is a delicate balance of low-lying wetlands, fringed by stands of hardy eucalypts that whisper in the prevailing breezes. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-hazy skies, casts a soft, buttery hue across the flat expanses, highlighting the rich, dark soil that promises fertility. The air, particularly as the day softens towards evening, carries a damp, earthy scent, a perfume of decaying leaves and the promise of life stirring in the reeds. This is a place where the horizon stretches out, uninterrupted save for the occasional rise of land, creating a sense of profound, unhurried peace.
The history of Pinnacle Swamp is intrinsically linked to the land's ability to sustain life, a story told through generations of farmers and graziers who have worked its soil. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring agricultural character of the region speaks volumes about its founding principles. The economy here still revolves around the bounty of the earth, with livestock grazing on the verdant pastures being a common sight, and the gentle hum of farm machinery a familiar soundtrack. The water systems that define Pinnacle Swamp, though often understated, have always been its lifeblood, a testament to the thoughtful management of resources that has allowed this locality to thrive, a quiet corner of the Mid-Western Regional Council that holds its own distinct and enduring charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pinnacle Swamp, 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 Pinnacle Swamp, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pinnacle Swamp includes the postcode (2849), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Western 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 Pinnacle Swamp 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. |