Pooncarie, 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 Pooncarie, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Pooncarie |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wentworth Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.42481 |
| Longitude | 142.44846 |
| Population | 369 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 5230.8 km² |
| Elevation | 58 m |
| Postcode | 2648 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 812 km west |
Pooncarie 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 369. The locality covers an area of 5230.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 58 m above sea level. It lies approximately 812 km west of Sydney. Pooncarie is located at 33.4248°S, 142.4485°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2648. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Pooncarie rests on the western edge of New South Wales, a place where the land breathes a vast, sun-drenched stillness under an immense sky. It lies 92.1 km north-north-east of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 18°T), and is situated 62.2 km north-east of Wentworth. The country here is a study in muted ochre and pale gold, the earth a dry, cracked canvas stretching towards horizons that seem to blur with heat. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the terrain, a testament to resilience in this arid embrace, and the air itself carries a fine, almost imperceptible dust, softening the edges of everything and lending a hushed quality to the light, especially as the day begins its slow descent. The Murray River, a vital artery, flows not far from Pooncarie, its presence a subtle promise of life and a gentle murmur against the pervasive quiet.
The story of Pooncarie is intimately tied to the ebb and flow of the river and the fortunes of the land. Historically, it served as a significant river port, a bustling hub where paddle steamers once plied the waters, carrying wool and supplies, a legacy hinted at in the weathered timber and the quiet dignity of its older buildings. Today, its economy is shaped by the enduring spirit of grazing and agriculture, the vast paddocks yielding their bounty under the unforgiving sun. While the grander days of river trade have receded, Pooncarie retains a distinct character, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the enduring, almost spiritual, connection to the surrounding environment. The quiet hum of its daily life is a gentle counterpoint to the immense silence of the surrounding bush.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pooncarie, 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 Pooncarie, in the Wentworth Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pooncarie 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 Pooncarie 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. |