Riverlea, 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 Riverlea, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Riverlea |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Western Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.68171 |
| Longitude | 149.73614 |
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 3.5 /km² |
| Area | 9.9 km² |
| Elevation | 509 m |
| Postcode | 2850 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 190 km northwest |
Riverlea is a locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 35. The locality covers an area of 9.9 km², giving a population density of about 3.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 509 m above sea level. It lies approximately 190 km northwest of Sydney. Riverlea is located at 32.6817°S, 149.7361°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2850. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Riverlea rests on the edge of the Great Dividing Range's western slopes, where the country begins to unfurl into broader plains. It lies 83.3 km north of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 10°T), and is situated 16.8 km east-south-east of Mudgee. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the darker, more resilient hues of scattered ironbarks and gum trees that cling to the gentle rises and shallow gullies. A subtle scent of dry earth and eucalyptus hangs in the air, even after a good rain, and the sky overhead often stretches in an unbroken, immense blue, the kind that speaks of vast distances and a sun that holds dominion for much of the year. The terrain is not dramatic, but rather possesses a quiet, persistent character, a landscape shaped by the slow work of water and wind over countless seasons, where the very soil seems to hold the memory of ancient, weathered rock.
The story of Riverlea is tied to the fertile soils and the reliable flow of the nearby river, which once powered small mills and sustained early agricultural endeavours. For generations, the local economy has been anchored by sheep and cattle grazing, the broad paddocks stretching towards the horizon, a testament to the enduring legacy of the pastoral industry. While the land still provides, there's a quiet shift occurring, with a growing appreciation for the region's potential for viticulture, the vines finding purchase in the sun-drenched, well-drained earth. The pace of life in Riverlea moves with the sun and the seasons, a gentle rhythm that encourages connection and a deep understanding of the land's offerings, a place where the past is not forgotten but subtly informs the present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Riverlea, 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 Riverlea, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Riverlea includes the postcode (2850), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Western 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 Riverlea 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. |