Scotia, 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 Scotia, in the Unincorporated - Far West Area local government area.
| Locality | Scotia |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Unincorporated - Far West Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.21374 |
| Longitude | 141.30049 |
| Area | 4161.2 km² |
| Postcode | 2648 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 921 km west |
Scotia is a locality in the Unincorporated - Far West Area local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 4161.2 km². It lies approximately 921 km west of Sydney. Scotia is located at 33.2137°S, 141.3005°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2648. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Scotia rests on a broad, sun-baked plain, a landscape defined by the subtle rise and fall of ancient, ochre-coloured earth. It lies 135.1 km north-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 325°T), and is situated 98.8 km south-south-west of Broken Hill. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the ground, a testament to the relentless sun and scarce rainfall that characterise this corner of the Far West. Here, the sky feels immense, a vast canvas of brilliant blue during the day that bleeds into a breathtaking expanse of stars by night, the silence broken only by the whisper of the wind or the distant call of a bird. The very air seems to hold a dry, warm embrace, carrying the faint scent of dust and sun-warmed mulga.
The story of Scotia is one of resilience, intricately linked to the pastoral leases that first carved a livelihood from this challenging terrain. For generations, sheep have been the lifeblood of the region, their fleeces gathered and sent to distant markets, a quiet but vital economic engine. While the land offers little in the way of readily apparent riches, its enduring character has drawn a specific kind of soul, those who appreciate the stark beauty and the profound peace of a place where time seems to stretch and breathe. The few buildings that comprise Scotia stand as solitary sentinels against the sweeping horizon, each a marker in the long, slow unfolding of life on this wide, open country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Scotia, 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 Scotia, in the Unincorporated - Far West Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Scotia includes the postcode (2648), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Unincorporated - Far West Area), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Scotia 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. |