Roslyn, 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 Roslyn, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Roslyn |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Upper Lachlan Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.49599 |
| Longitude | 149.63848 |
| Population | 92 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 147.3 km² |
| Elevation | 949 m |
| Postcode | 2580 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 160 km west-southwest |
Roslyn is a locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 92. The locality covers an area of 147.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 949 m above sea level. It lies approximately 160 km west-southwest of Sydney. Roslyn is located at 34.4960°S, 149.6385°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2580. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Roslyn rests upon a gentle rise, its low-slung buildings a scattering of ochre and weathered timber against the vast, pale sky. It lies 28.8 km north-north-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 344°T), and is situated 16.9 km east-south-east of Crookwell. The surrounding landscape unfolds in broad, sweeping curves, a tapestry of paddocks etched with the darker green of scattered gums and the silver-grey haze of distant hills. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the subtle perfume of native grasses that rustle like whispered secrets in the breeze. Sheep, like scattered clouds, graze lazily across the undulating terrain, their white forms stark against the muted browns and golds of the pasture.
The story of Roslyn is one of resilient endeavour, a legacy built on the rich soils that yield bountiful harvests and the sturdy backs of those who have worked them. For generations, this land has sustained sheep and cattle, the backbone of its local economy, with wool and meat finding their way to markets near and far. The nearby Crookwell River, a ribbon of silver glimpsed on the horizon, has long been a lifeline, its waters nurturing the land and its banks a place of quiet contemplation. Visitors often remark on the peculiar quality of the light at dusk, when the sky bleeds into shades of rose and amethyst, casting a warm, golden hue over the homesteads and the quiet streets of Roslyn itself, a gentle reminder of the enduring spirit of this place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Roslyn, 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 Roslyn, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Roslyn includes the postcode (2580), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Upper Lachlan Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Roslyn 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. |