Scone, 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 Scone, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Scone |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Upper Hunter Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.0584 |
| Longitude | 150.86785 |
| Population | 5,613 |
| Density | 51.6 /km² |
| Area | 108.7 km² |
| Elevation | 216 m |
| Postcode | 2337 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 204 km north |
Scone is a locality in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,613. The locality covers an area of 108.7 km², giving a population density of about 51.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 216 m above sea level. It lies approximately 204 km north of Sydney. Scone is located at 32.0584°S, 150.8679°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2337. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Scone rests beneath a wide, generous sky, where the rolling hills of the Upper Hunter begin to soften into the plains. It lies 97.5 km north-north-west of Cessnock, NSW (from Cessnock, NSW: bearing 332°T), and is situated 12.9 km north-north-west of Aberdeen. The air here carries the scent of dry earth and sun-warmed eucalyptus, a subtle perfume that clings to everything. The landscape is a patchwork of green pastures, divided by the silver threads of creeks and the darker, more substantial ribbon of the Hunter River, its banks often fringed with stands of mature river red gums whose leaves whisper secrets on the breeze. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the land in a warm, almost tangible glow that seems to invite a slower pace. The character of Scone is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life.
The story of Scone is deeply entwined with the pastoral wealth of this region, a land historically shaped by sheep and cattle grazing, and more recently by the burgeoning thoroughbred industry. This is the heartland of horse studs, where the finest bloodlines are nurtured, a legacy that imbues the very air with a sense of refined ambition. The Hunter River, a vital artery, has long supported agriculture, its fertile floodplains a testament to its enduring generosity. Beyond the grazing lands, the echoes of coal mining are also present in the broader shire, though Scone itself retains a distinct, almost bucolic charm. The town centre, with its heritage buildings and established streetscapes, speaks of a history built on steady endeavour and a deep connection to the land's bounty, a place where the past is not forgotten but is woven into the present with a gentle hand.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Scone, 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 Scone, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Scone includes the postcode (2337), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Upper Hunter 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 Scone 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. |