Tooraweenah, 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 Tooraweenah, in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Tooraweenah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Gilgandra Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.49416 |
| Longitude | 148.97934 |
| Population | 219 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 412.9 km² |
| Elevation | 424 m |
| Postcode | 2817 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 336 km northwest |
Tooraweenah is a locality in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 219. The locality covers an area of 412.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 424 m above sea level. It lies approximately 336 km northwest of Sydney. Tooraweenah is located at 31.4942°S, 148.9793°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2817. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tooraweenah rests in the embrace of a landscape that feels both ancient and enduring, where the ochre earth rolls gently towards the horizon, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of scattered box gums. It lies 93.9 km north-north-east of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 21°T), and is situated 28.3 km north of Mendooran. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a dry, clean scent of dust and sun-baked grasses, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin. This is country where the sky feels impossibly vast, a canvas of blues that shift from pale morning azure to the deep, velvety indigo of twilight, and where the silence is broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the sharp cry of a hawk circling overhead. The land itself seems to breathe, a quiet exhalation of heat and resilience, shaping the very character of Tooraweenah and its inhabitants.
The history of Tooraweenah is deeply interwoven with the pastoral pursuits that have long defined this corner of the region, a story told in the weathered timbers of old shearing sheds and the enduring spirit of the graziers. For generations, this locality has been a vital hub for sheep and cattle farming, the land yielding its bounty through diligent work and a profound understanding of the seasons. While the economy remains anchored to the rhythms of agriculture, a quiet vein of tourism also threads through Tooraweenah, drawing travellers seeking an authentic taste of rural Australia. The nearby Warrumbungle National Park, a rugged jewel of volcanic formations and ancient stargazing opportunities, acts as a powerful magnet, its dramatic vistas a stark contrast to the gentler plains surrounding the settlement. This proximity fosters a sense of connection to something grander, a wildness that whispers at the edges of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tooraweenah, 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 Tooraweenah, in the Gilgandra Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tooraweenah includes the postcode (2817), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Gilgandra Shire 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 Tooraweenah 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. |