Tocumwal, 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 Tocumwal, in the Berrigan Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Tocumwal |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Berrigan Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.79111 |
| Longitude | 145.49897 |
| Population | 2,633 |
| Density | 6.8 /km² |
| Area | 389.7 km² |
| Elevation | 117 m |
| Postcode | 2714 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 563 km west-southwest |
Tocumwal is a locality in the Berrigan Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,633. The locality covers an area of 389.7 km², giving a population density of about 6.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 117 m above sea level. It lies approximately 563 km west-southwest of Sydney. Tocumwal is located at 35.7911°S, 145.4990°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2714. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tocumwal rests on the southern bank of the Murray River, a broad, slow artery of life that carves a gentle swathe through the flat, fertile country. It lies 65.4 km north of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 8°T), and is situated 13.4 km north-north-east of Strathmerton. The landscape here is a study in subtle greens and golds; vast plains stretch towards a horizon that seems perpetually soft, occasionally punctuated by the stark, sentinel shapes of scattered eucalyptus. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, whispering warmth, and the light has a peculiar, almost honeyed quality as it slants across the river flats, illuminating the dusty tracks and the patient, weathered fences that delineate endless paddocks. The river itself, a placid, sun-drenched presence, offers a cool, dark counterpoint to the prevailing dryness, its banks fringed with willows that droop like melancholic figures.
The story of Tocumwal is deeply entwined with the Murray, a vital waterway that has shaped its fortunes since its early days as a crossing point and a bustling river port. For decades, paddle steamers plied these waters, carrying wool and timber, their steam whistles a familiar sound against the low hum of the Australian bush. This legacy of trade and transit still echoes in the town’s character, a place that feels both settled and open to the traveller. Today, the economy of Tocumwal is primarily agricultural, with the rich alluvial soils supporting a diverse range of crops, from wheat and barley to fruit orchards that bloom with fragrant promise in the spring. The river also draws visitors for its recreational offerings, its calm waters perfect for fishing, boating, and the simple pleasure of watching the sun dip below the tree line, painting the sky in fiery hues.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tocumwal, 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 Tocumwal, in the Berrigan Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tocumwal includes the postcode (2714), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Berrigan 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 Tocumwal 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. |