Sofala, 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 Sofala, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Sofala |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Western Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.05228 |
| Longitude | 149.70473 |
| Population | 121 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 95.7 km² |
| Elevation | 588 m |
| Postcode | 2795 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 166 km west-northwest |
Sofala is a locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 121. The locality covers an area of 95.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 588 m above sea level. It lies approximately 166 km west-northwest of Sydney. Sofala is located at 33.0523°S, 149.7047°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2795. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Sofala rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Meroo Creek meanders, its waters reflecting the pale blue of a wide Australian sky. It lies 42.4 km north-north-east of Bathurst, NSW (from Bathurst, NSW: bearing 16°T), and is situated 42.9 km north-north-east of Kelso. The surrounding country is a study in muted greens and ochres, the hills rolling gently away towards a horizon that seems to breathe with the heat of the day. Old timber fences, weathered to a silvery grey, crisscross the paddocks, defining fields where sheep graze with a quiet industry. The air here carries the dry scent of eucalyptus and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers, a subtle aroma that clings to the dusty roads and the low-slung buildings of the village.
The history of Sofala is etched into the very bones of the land, a story that began with the promise of gold. In the mid-19th century, this valley pulsed with the fever of the diggings, a bustling hub that drew prospectors from every corner of the globe. Though the rush has long since receded, the echoes of that energetic past remain, evident in the sturdy, historic buildings that line the main street, their facades a testament to the resilience of those early settlers. Today, Sofala’s economy is a quieter affair, largely sustained by grazing properties that stretch across the surrounding slopes, and a growing trickle of travellers drawn to the town’s unpretentious charm and its proximity to the rich heritage of the goldfields. The gentle flow of Meroo Creek, a constant companion to the village, offers a placid counterpoint to the boisterous tales of its past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sofala, 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 Sofala, in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sofala includes the postcode (2795), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Western Regional 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 Sofala 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. |