Rocky Glen, 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 Rocky Glen, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Rocky Glen |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Warrumbungle Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.07741 |
| Longitude | 149.51975 |
| Population | 70 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 391.0 km² |
| Elevation | 467 m |
| Postcode | 2357 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 348 km north-northwest |
Rocky Glen is a locality in the Warrumbungle Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 70. The locality covers an area of 391.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 467 m above sea level. It lies approximately 348 km north-northwest of Sydney. Rocky Glen is located at 31.0774°S, 149.5197°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2357. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Rocky Glen unfolds across a landscape of weathered sandstone and hardy scrub, where the earth breathes a dry, mineral scent under the vast Australian sky. It lies 134.5 km west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 270°T), and is situated 38.8 km north-east of Coonabarabran. The terrain here is a testament to ancient forces, with low, rounded hills giving way to rugged outcrops that catch the sun like scattered embers. Gnarled eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel, their branches reaching towards the cerulean expanse. The air, when it moves, carries the faint, sweet fragrance of wild herbs, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin.
Historically, Rocky Glen owes its existence to the hardy pioneers who sought sustenance from this land, their efforts etched into the very character of the place. The local economy has long been tied to the land, with sheep grazing on the sparse pastures and crops coaxed from the often unforgiving soil. This quiet industry imbues Rocky Glen with a sense of enduring resilience, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the steadfast rhythm of the earth. Visitors might find a peculiar charm in the weathered fences and the occasional glint of corrugated iron, each telling a silent story of generations who have called this place home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rocky Glen, 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 Rocky Glen, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rocky Glen includes the postcode (2357), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Warrumbungle 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 Rocky Glen 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. |