Tarcutta, 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 Tarcutta, in the Wagga Wagga City Council local government area.
| Locality | Tarcutta |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wagga Wagga City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.2886 |
| Longitude | 147.72029 |
| Population | 428 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 413.4 km² |
| Elevation | 229 m |
| Postcode | 2652 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 356 km west-southwest |
Tarcutta is a locality in the Wagga Wagga City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 428. The locality covers an area of 413.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 229 m above sea level. It lies approximately 356 km west-southwest of Sydney. Tarcutta is located at 35.2886°S, 147.7203°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2652. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tarcutta rests on a gentle slope where the land begins its slow, patient climb towards the higher country, a place where the air often carries the scent of dry grass and the distant murmur of trucks on the highway. It lies 119.4 km north-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 39°T), and is situated 27.6 km south-east of Forest Hill. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the silver-grey of eucalyptus leaves and the deeper, more stoic hues of the native pines that stand sentinel. It is a country of broad skies, where the sun paints the horizon in vivid strokes at dawn and dusk, and where the wind, when it stirs, whispers secrets through the sparse, hardy vegetation. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring power of the earth and the elements that shape it.
The economic lifeblood of Tarcutta has long been tied to the rich, dark soils that cradle it, supporting a robust agricultural and grazing tradition that has sustained generations. This land, historically a vital corridor for travellers and trade, now sees its bounty moved efficiently along the nearby Hume Highway, a modern artery connecting producers to markets. While farming and livestock remain the bedrock, the surrounding areas hint at a richer past, with evidence of early pastoral runs and the enduring presence of the Murrumbidgee River, a vital waterway that has shaped the region’s history and continues to offer its own subtle beauty. The character of Tarcutta is one of steadfastness, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the quiet hum of its essential industries.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tarcutta, 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 Tarcutta, in the Wagga Wagga City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tarcutta includes the postcode (2652), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wagga Wagga City 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 Tarcutta 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. |