Whittingham, 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 Whittingham, in the Singleton Council local government area.
| Locality | Whittingham |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Singleton Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.62029 |
| Longitude | 151.20847 |
| Population | 355 |
| Density | 8.9 /km² |
| Area | 39.7 km² |
| Elevation | 63 m |
| Postcode | 2330 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 139 km north |
Whittingham is a locality in the Singleton Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 355. The locality covers an area of 39.7 km², giving a population density of about 8.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 63 m above sea level. It lies approximately 139 km north of Sydney. Whittingham is located at 32.6203°S, 151.2085°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Whittingham rests on land that breathes with the slow exhalations of the Hunter Valley's rolling countryside. It lies 27.4 km north-north-west of Cessnock, NSW (from Cessnock, NSW: bearing 330°T), and is situated 6.5 km south-south-east of Singleton. Here, the earth, a rich, ochreous hue, unfolds in gentle slopes, giving way to flatter plains where the Singleton Creek meanders, its presence a cool, silver thread against the verdant pastures. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp soil after a morning shower and the distant, heady perfume of ripening grapes. Oak trees, ancient and broad-limbed, stand as stoic sentinels along farm tracks, their leaves catching the late afternoon sun in a mosaic of emerald and gold, casting dappled patterns onto the dusty ground. The sky above is often a vast, cerulean canvas, occasionally brushed with wisps of cloud that drift with an almost languid grace, mirroring the unhurried pace of life in Whittingham.
The history of Whittingham is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a legacy forged through generations of farmers and graziers who coaxed sustenance from this fertile soil. Long before the advent of modern machinery, the land was worked by hand, its potential unlocked through sheer persistence and an intimate understanding of the seasons. The local economy continues to draw strength from this heritage, with cattle grazing and prime lamb production remaining significant pursuits, their flocks dotting the landscape like scattered pearls. Nearby vineyards also contribute to the region's prosperity, their orderly rows a modern counterpoint to the wilder charm of the native bushland. The Singleton Creek, once a vital artery for early settlers, now offers quiet spots for reflection, its banks a haven for native birdlife, a subtle reminder of the enduring natural beauty that defines Whittingham.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Whittingham, 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 Whittingham, in the Singleton Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Whittingham includes the postcode (2330), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Singleton 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 Whittingham 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. |