Tootool, 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 Tootool, in the Lockhart Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Tootool |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lockhart Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.24502 |
| Longitude | 146.99493 |
| Population | 68 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 118.1 km² |
| Elevation | 187 m |
| Postcode | 2655 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 415 km west-southwest |
Tootool is a locality in the Lockhart Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 68. The locality covers an area of 118.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 187 m above sea level. It lies approximately 415 km west-southwest of Sydney. Tootool is located at 35.2450°S, 146.9949°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2655. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tootool rests in a landscape where the earth sighs a deep, ochre breath under a sky that stretches with an almost unnerving generosity. It lies 98.4 km north of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 5°T), and is situated 13.6 km west of The Rock. The country here unfolds in broad, soft undulations, a gentle rolling terrain that speaks of ancient, settled forces rather than dramatic upheaval. Patches of hardy bushland, a mix of eucalyptus and acacia, punctuate the cultivated fields, their colours muted in the dry air, a testament to the seasons’ slow, steady march. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar honeyed quality, bathing the paddocks in a warm, lingering glow that softens the edges of the world and invites a quiet contemplation.
The economic lifeblood of Tootool has long been tied to the generous soil, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of its identity, sheep and cattle accustomed to these wide horizons. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, a continuity that imbues the air with a sense of enduring purpose. While not a place of grand monuments, Tootool carries a history etched into the very grain of its being, a quiet narrative of families who have worked this ground, their lives interwoven with the rhythm of the seasons and the predictable cycle of the harvest. The nearby waterways, though modest, offer a subtle coolness, a promise of life in the often-parched expanse, and the neighbouring communities share a common understanding of the challenges and rewards of life in this sun-drenched corner of the country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tootool, 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 Tootool, in the Lockhart Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tootool includes the postcode (2655), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lockhart 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 Tootool 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. |