Richlands, 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 Richlands, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Richlands |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Upper Lachlan Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.34142 |
| Longitude | 149.79124 |
| Area | 31.3 km² |
| Elevation | 927 m |
| Postcode | 2580 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 141 km west-southwest |
Richlands is a locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 31.3 km². It sits at an elevation of around 927 m above sea level. It lies approximately 141 km west-southwest of Sydney. Richlands is located at 34.3414°S, 149.7912°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2580. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Richlands lies spread across rolling country where the land begins to gently ascend towards the higher country. It lies 45.2 km north of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 8°T), and is situated 32.4 km east-north-east of Crookwell. The broad paddocks, a patchwork of green and gold depending on the season, are defined by fences that march across the landscape, some starkly new, others softened by the years. Here, the sky feels vast, an immense canvas where clouds drift like slow ships, and the air carries the scent of dry grass and distant eucalypts, a clean, sharp fragrance that fills the lungs. The light at dusk is particularly remarkable, a soft, diffused glow that bathes the hills in a warm, honeyed hue, lending a quiet dignity to the scene.
The story of Richlands is one of tenacious settlement, its beginnings tied to the pastoral industry that has long shaped this region. Sheep graze contentedly on the undulating terrain, their wool a vital part of the local economy, and cattle too, dotting the hillsides like scattered pebbles. While not a significant mining centre, the land's mineral potential has been explored over time, leaving subtle traces of past endeavours. The character of Richlands is that of a place that understands the earth, where life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a steady, enduring rhythm that has persisted through generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Richlands, 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 Richlands, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Richlands includes the postcode (2580), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Upper Lachlan Shire 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 Richlands 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. |