Raworth, 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 Raworth, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
| Locality | Raworth |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Maitland City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.72623 |
| Longitude | 151.60598 |
| Population | 1,721 |
| Density | 407.8 /km² |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 2321 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 132 km north-northeast |
Raworth is a locality in the Maitland City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,721. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km², giving a population density of about 407.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 132 km north-northeast of Sydney. Raworth is located at 32.7262°S, 151.6060°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2321.
Raworth unfolds across a landscape where the broad, patient sweep of the Hunter River dictates the land’s gentle contours. It lies 5.0 km east-north-east of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 77°T), and is situated 8.7 km east of Rutherford. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, from the fertile alluvial flats that hug the riverbanks, where sunlight pools in the morning mist, to the slightly higher ground that offers a broader view of the surrounding fields. Scattered stands of gum trees punctuate the paddocks, their grey-green foliage a constant presence, rustling softly in the breeze that carries the scent of damp earth and distant pastures. The air itself often feels thick with the promise of rain, a palpable humidity that speaks of the region's deep connection to water.
The history of Raworth is intimately tied to the agricultural bounty of the Hunter Valley, a story written in the fertile soil that has sustained generations. For many years, this land was a breadbasket, its economy built on the steady labour of farming and grazing, a heritage still visible in the weathered fences and the enduring rhythm of the seasons. While the larger agricultural enterprises have evolved, the spirit of provision remains, with smaller holdings and hobby farms continuing to contribute to the local character. The proximity to the larger centres of Maitland and Newcastle has always shaped Raworth, drawing travellers and commerce, yet the locality retains a distinct identity, a quiet self-possession that is its own quiet strength, far from the clamour of more bustling locales.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Raworth, 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 Raworth, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Raworth includes the postcode (2321), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Maitland City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Raworth 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. |