Pomona, 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 Pomona, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Pomona |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wentworth Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.01959 |
| Longitude | 141.89065 |
| Population | 158 |
| Density | 19.9 /km² |
| Area | 8.0 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 2648 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 860 km west |
Pomona is a locality in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 158. The locality covers an area of 8.0 km², giving a population density of about 19.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 860 km west of Sydney. Pomona is located at 34.0196°S, 141.8906°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2648. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Pomona rests on a gentle rise, a collection of buildings breathing the dry air of the inland plains. It lies 31.0 km north-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 313°T), and is situated 21.4 km north-west of Merbein. The land around Pomona unfolds in broad, sun-bleached expanses, a mosaic of ochre earth and pale gold grasses that stretch towards a sky that seems impossibly vast. Sparse stands of hardy eucalypts, their bark like weathered parchment, punctuate the landscape, offering the only significant shade against the relentless sun. Even the wind, when it stirs, carries the scent of dry dust and distant, thirsty pastures, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this country. The light here has a peculiar clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when it seems to burnish the very air, lending a soft, diffused glow to the muted colours of the terrain.
The history of Pomona is etched into its quiet persistence, a story of resilience forged from the land. This is a place that has long relied on the bounty of the soil, its economy historically tied to sheep grazing and wheat farming, industries that have weathered many seasons of drought and plenty. The faint shimmer of heat rising from the main street in summer speaks of the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet determination to thrive. While not a hub of grand monuments, Pomona possesses a unique character, a sense of self-sufficiency born from its relative isolation. The few shops and services that make up its centre are more than just businesses; they are the anchors of a community that understands the value of neighbourly support, a quiet tradition that has sustained Pomona through generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pomona, 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 Pomona, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pomona includes the postcode (2648), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wentworth Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Pomona 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. |