Uranquinty, 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 Uranquinty, in the Wagga Wagga City Council local government area.
| Locality | Uranquinty |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wagga Wagga City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.20514 |
| Longitude | 147.221 |
| Population | 884 |
| Density | 6.7 /km² |
| Area | 132.4 km² |
| Elevation | 199 m |
| Postcode | 2652 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 394 km west-southwest |
Uranquinty 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 884. The locality covers an area of 132.4 km², giving a population density of about 6.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 199 m above sea level. It lies approximately 394 km west-southwest of Sydney. Uranquinty is located at 35.2051°S, 147.2210°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2652. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Uranquinty rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, where the horizon stretches with a quiet, unwavering resolve. It lies 106.6 km north-north-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 16°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-west of Glenfield Park. The land here is a study in muted ochres and sun-bleached greens, punctuated by the stark, stoic forms of scattered eucalyptus trees that stand like silent sentinels against the vast Australian sky. The air, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, dry scent, hinting at the sun-baked earth and the distant whisper of ripening grain. The character of Uranquinty is one of enduring simplicity, a place where the elements dictate the pace and the land offers its bounty with a generous, yet unhurried, spirit.
The history of Uranquinty is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of the region, a testament to the fertile soils that have sustained generations of farming families. For many years, the cultivation of wheat and other grains has formed the backbone of its economy, shaping the landscape with broad paddocks that ripple under the wind like a golden sea. This agrarian heritage is reflected in the sturdy, practical architecture and the unpretentious nature of its inhabitants, who understand the cycles of the seasons and the deep satisfaction of a good harvest. While farming remains central, the nearby city of Wagga Wagga provides a broader economic hub, drawing travellers and residents alike to its services and amenities, yet Uranquinty retains its distinct identity, a quiet corner where the land’s enduring strength is a constant, soothing presence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Uranquinty, 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 Uranquinty, in the Wagga Wagga City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Uranquinty includes the postcode (2652), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wagga Wagga City 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 Uranquinty 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. |