Rawdon Vale, 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 Rawdon Vale, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Rawdon Vale |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.99787 |
| Longitude | 151.72514 |
| Population | 25 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 66.8 km² |
| Elevation | 498 m |
| Postcode | 2422 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 214 km north-northeast |
Rawdon Vale is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 25. The locality covers an area of 66.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 498 m above sea level. It lies approximately 214 km north-northeast of Sydney. Rawdon Vale is located at 31.9979°S, 151.7251°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2422. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Rawdon Vale unfolds across a landscape shaped by ancient waterways, where rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens of pasture and the darker hues of eucalypt forest, fall away towards the broad, languid sweep of the Hunter River. It lies 83.7 km north of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 11°T), and is situated 22.4 km west of Gloucester. This is country that breathes with a slow, deliberate cadence, where the air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent mingled with the fainter, sweeter perfume of flowering wattles. The sky here often stretches wide and pale, a vast canvas punctuated by the stoic flight of sulphur-crested cockatoos, their raucous calls a familiar punctuation to the quietude. The very texture of the land, a rich, dark loam in the valleys, gives way to stonier outcrops as the terrain rises, suggesting a geological history of patient forces at work.
The story of Rawdon Vale is one of enduring connection to the land, its early development intrinsically linked to the agricultural potential revealed by the river flats and the fertile slopes. For generations, the economy has been anchored in the raising of livestock, primarily cattle and sheep, their presence a constant, quiet hum on the paddocks. This pastoral heritage, a legacy passed down through families, has imbued Rawdon Vale with a character of steadfast resilience and a deep understanding of the seasons. While agriculture remains its backbone, the surrounding areas have seen diversification, with neighbouring districts exploring viticulture and niche tourism, drawing visitors to the region's natural beauty and the promise of a more unhurried way of life. The old homesteads, weathered but resolute, stand as quiet witnesses to the enduring spirit of this corner of the Mid-Coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rawdon Vale, 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 Rawdon Vale, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rawdon Vale includes the postcode (2422), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast 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 Rawdon Vale 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. |