Twelve Mile, 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 Twelve Mile, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Twelve Mile |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Dubbo Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.52293 |
| Longitude | 149.26835 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 205.4 km² |
| Elevation | 402 m |
| Postcode | 2850 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 234 km northwest |
Twelve Mile is a locality in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 205.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 402 m above sea level. It lies approximately 234 km northwest of Sydney. Twelve Mile is located at 32.5229°S, 149.2683°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2850. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Twelve Mile rests in a landscape of ochre earth, where the sky seems to stretch infinitely, a vast canvas brushed with the pale blues and distant greys characteristic of inland New South Wales. It lies 66.8 km east-south-east of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 114°T), and is situated 29.4 km east of Wellington. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet, enduring character, a subtle rise and fall that hints at ancient geological processes rather than sudden upheaval. Sparse stands of eucalypts, their bark shedding in papery curls, punctuate the paddocks, offering a dappled shade that shifts with the slow passage of the sun. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle fragrance of sun-baked grass and the distant hum of unseen insects, a constant, almost imperceptible soundtrack to the stillness.
Historically, Twelve Mile's fortunes have been tied to the land, primarily to the grazing of sheep and cattle, a tradition that continues to shape its local economy. The rich, dark soil, though often parched, has yielded sustenance for generations, and the rhythm of the agricultural year dictates the pulse of life here. Evidence of past endeavours can be found in the weathered fences that trace property lines and the occasional rusting piece of farm machinery, silent monuments to hard work and resilience. While no grand monuments dominate the horizon, the enduring character of Twelve Mile is found in the quiet strength of its people and the understated beauty of its open country, a place where the vastness of the land is met with a profound sense of groundedness.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Twelve Mile, 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 Twelve Mile, in the Dubbo Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Twelve Mile includes the postcode (2850), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Dubbo Regional 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 Twelve Mile 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. |