Walgett, 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 Walgett, in the Walgett Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Walgett |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Walgett Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -29.98348 |
| Longitude | 147.98127 |
| Population | 2,113 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 6521.0 km² |
| Elevation | 135 m |
| Postcode | 2832 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 529 km northwest |
Walgett is a locality in the Walgett Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,113. The locality covers an area of 6521.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 135 m above sea level. It lies approximately 529 km northwest of Sydney. Walgett is located at 29.9835°S, 147.9813°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2832. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Walgett rests where the Barwon and Namoi rivers converge, a junction point on a vast, flat landscape painted in ochres and muted greens under an immense sky. It lies 262.6 km north-north-west of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 347°T), and is situated 72.7 km south of Lightning Ridge. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of sun-baked earth and distant cattle. In the late afternoon, the light softens, turning the weathered corrugated iron roofs of the shops and houses to a warm, burnished copper, and casting long, slow shadows that stretch like tired limbs across the dusty streets. The surrounding plains, a patchwork of grazing land and cropping fields, stretch to a horizon that seems to recede with every kilometre travelled, a quiet, enduring testament to the resilience of life in this sun-drenched corner of the state.
The story of Walgett is deeply entwined with the waters that define it and the pastoral heritage that shaped its growth. For generations, these rivers have been the lifeblood, supporting the wool industry that once dominated the region and continues to be a significant part of its economy. travellers arriving in Walgett might notice the distinctive silo art, a modern splash of colour on the landscape that speaks of the agricultural bounty of the surrounding country, a quiet nod to the wheat and other crops grown here. This place has seen its share of boom and bust, mirroring the fortunes of the land and its produce, yet maintains a steady, unhurried pace, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of its people who have made their lives on this wide, open canvas.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Walgett, 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 Walgett, in the Walgett Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Walgett includes the postcode (2832), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Walgett Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Walgett 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. |