Round Swamp, 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 Round Swamp, in the Lithgow City Council local government area.
| Locality | Round Swamp |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lithgow City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.06622 |
| Longitude | 149.96691 |
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 42.9 km² |
| Elevation | 814 m |
| Postcode | 2846 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 146 km northwest |
Round Swamp is a locality in the Lithgow City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 15. The locality covers an area of 42.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 814 m above sea level. It lies approximately 146 km northwest of Sydney. Round Swamp is located at 33.0662°S, 149.9669°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2846. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Round Swamp lies cradled within a landscape of rolling hills and broad, open valleys, a place where the sky seems to press down with a gentle, insistent weight. It lies 53.3 km north-east of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 43°T), and is situated 22.8 km south of Kandos. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, of slopes that invite contemplation rather than challenge, leading the eye towards distant stands of gum trees whose silver-green leaves shimmer in the frequent sunlight. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the dust of the earth and the fainter, sweeter perfume of unseen wildflowers. Small creeks, often no more than trickles in the drier months, snake through the hollows, their banks edged with hardy grasses and the occasional resilient wattle. The colour palette of Round Swamp is one of muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the startling blue of the sky or the stark white of a passing cloud.
The history of Round Swamp is etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its people and the land they have worked. For generations, sheep have grazed these pastures, their wool a vital thread in the economic fabric of the region, a livelihood passed down through families who understand the subtle shifts in the seasons and the temperament of the stock. Evidence of earlier lives whispers from the earth, though the most tangible legacy is the enduring connection to the land itself. The local economy, while still anchored by grazing, has seen diversification, with small-scale agriculture and niche tourism emerging to complement the traditional pursuits. Round Swamp’s character is one of steady resilience, a place where progress is measured by the slow turning of the earth and the quiet hum of everyday life, a rhythm that feels both ancient and intimately present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Round Swamp, 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 Round Swamp, in the Lithgow City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Round Swamp includes the postcode (2846), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lithgow City 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 Round Swamp 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. |