Rawsonville, 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 Rawsonville, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Rawsonville |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Dubbo Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.15368 |
| Longitude | 148.47541 |
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 55.3 km² |
| Elevation | 254 m |
| Postcode | 2830 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 318 km northwest |
Rawsonville is a locality in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 48. The locality covers an area of 55.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 254 m above sea level. It lies approximately 318 km northwest of Sydney. Rawsonville is located at 32.1537°S, 148.4754°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2830. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Rawsonville lies spread beneath a sky that can shift from the bleached white of midday to the bruised purples of dusk with startling speed. It lies 19.5 km north-west of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 317°T), and is situated 37.6 km east-north-east of Narromine. The land here, a tapestry of ochre earth and resilient scrub, rolls out towards a horizon broken only by the distant, hazy silhouette of the Warrumbungle Ranges. Here, the air itself carries a dry warmth, a constant companion that whispers through the sparse grasses and rustles the leaves of scattered ironbarks, their rough bark a testament to the sun's enduring embrace. The character of Rawsonville is one of quiet persistence, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the steady hum of the earth.
The story of Rawsonville is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its early days shaped by the vast sheep stations that once dominated the landscape. While sheep still graze on the surrounding properties, the local economy has diversified, with a growing emphasis on cropping and a burgeoning interest in local produce. A particular charm of Rawsonville is its unassuming presence, a place where the main street, lined with modest brick buildings, feels like the heart of a community that values connection over grandeur. The nearby Macquarie River, a ribbon of life that carves its way through the country, offers a cool respite and a visual reminder of the enduring power of water in this often-dry country, its banks a haven for birdlife and a popular spot for those seeking a moment of quiet contemplation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rawsonville, 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 Rawsonville, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rawsonville includes the postcode (2830), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Dubbo 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 Rawsonville 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. |