Stony Crossing, 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 Stony Crossing, in the Murray River Council local government area.
| Locality | Stony Crossing |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Murray River Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.08817 |
| Longitude | 143.53545 |
| Population | 17 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 119.4 km² |
| Elevation | 67 m |
| Postcode | 2734 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 716 km west-southwest |
Stony Crossing is a locality in the Murray River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 17. The locality covers an area of 119.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 67 m above sea level. It lies approximately 716 km west-southwest of Sydney. Stony Crossing is located at 35.0882°S, 143.5354°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2734. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Stony Crossing exists as a quiet testament to the Murray River's enduring presence. It lies 161.0 km south-east of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 128°T), and is situated 20.8 km east-north-east of Nyah West. The land here, a mosaic of ochre earth and hardy native grasses, slopes gently towards the great waterway, its surface a shifting palette of blues and greys under the vast Australian sky. Lone gums, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel against the horizon, their branches reaching skyward in a silent, patient prayer. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, infused with the subtle perfume of eucalyptus and the faint, mineral tang of the river itself, a constant whisper of its flow. The very stillness of Stony Crossing speaks volumes, a deep, resonant quietude that allows the land to breathe.
For generations, the pulse of Stony Crossing has been tied to the Murray's bounty, a lifeline that sustained early settlers and continues to shape its economy. While wheat and wool once dominated the surrounding paddocks, a subtle shift is evident, with pockets of vineyards beginning to dot the landscape, their ordered rows a modern counterpoint to the wilder terrain. The river, of course, remains paramount, its currents a constant reminder of the past, when paddle steamers plied its waters, carrying goods and travellers to and from this very spot. Today, that same river invites a more leisurely exploration, a place for quiet contemplation or the simple joy of a fishing line cast into its depths, a timeless connection to the spirit of this place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stony Crossing, 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 Stony Crossing, in the Murray River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Stony Crossing includes the postcode (2734), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Murray River 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 Stony Crossing 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. |