Wilcannia, 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 Wilcannia, in the Central Darling Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Wilcannia |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Darling Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.20999 |
| Longitude | 143.63084 |
| Population | 782 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 19840.8 km² |
| Elevation | 79 m |
| Postcode | 2836 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 769 km west-northwest |
Wilcannia is a locality in the Central Darling Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 782. The locality covers an area of 19840.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 79 m above sea level. It lies approximately 769 km west-northwest of Sydney. Wilcannia is located at 31.2100°S, 143.6308°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2836. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Wilcannia rests where the Darling River, a vein of life in the arid expanse, has carved its course. It lies 361.8 km north-north-east of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 23°T), and is situated 112.3 km south-south-east of White Cliffs. The land here unfurls in broad, sun-bleached plains, punctuated by hardy mulga scrub and the occasional hardy acacia, their silver-green leaves catching the light like scattered coins. The sky, an immense dome of cerulean, stretches to horizons that seem to recede with every kilometre travelled, a constant reminder of the vastness of the country. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a subtle perfume of dust and sun-baked earth that clings to everything. As the day wanes, the light softens, bathing the sparse vegetation in a warm, golden hue, transforming the muted colours of the landscape into something richer, more profound.
This is a place steeped in the lore of riverboats and pastoral pioneers, the echoes of a bustling past still whispering on the breeze. Wilcannia once served as a vital port for the wool trade, its wharves a hub of activity where paddle steamers laden with fleece navigated the capricious waters of the Darling. The town's character is etched by this history, a blend of stoic resilience and a quiet understanding of the land's demands. Today, the economy leans on sheep and cattle grazing, with the river, when flowing generously, still offering sustenance and a reminder of its former glory. The distinctive architecture, a testament to the ambition of a bygone era, hints at the prosperity that once flowed through Wilcannia, a stark yet beautiful contrast against the enduring, raw beauty of the Outback.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wilcannia, 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 Wilcannia, in the Central Darling Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wilcannia includes the postcode (2836), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Darling Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Wilcannia 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. |