Wingadee, 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 Wingadee, in the Coonamble Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Wingadee |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Coonamble Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.52058 |
| Longitude | 148.28146 |
| Area | 837.7 km² |
| Postcode | 2829 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 463 km northwest |
Wingadee is a locality in the Coonamble Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 837.7 km². It lies approximately 463 km northwest of Sydney. Wingadee is located at 30.5206°S, 148.2815°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2829. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Wingadee rests in a landscape of gentle, sun-baked plains that stretch towards a horizon often softened by a hazy, pale blue. It lies 198.3 km north of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 351°T), and is situated 48.9 km north-north-west of Coonamble. The earth here is a rich, ochre red, a colour that seems to seep into everything, from the weathered timber of the few homesteads to the very dust that rises in lazy plumes from the unsealed roads. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the land – tough grasses, hardy shrubs, and the occasional ghost gum standing stark and white against the vast sky, its bark peeling like ancient parchment. The air itself holds a dry, clean scent, carrying the faint, sweet aroma of sun-warmed eucalyptus and the distant whisper of wind through dry stalks. As dusk approaches, the sky ignites in a slow burn of oranges and purples, casting long, dramatic shadows that paint the flat country in shades of deepening indigo.
The story of Wingadee is one of resilience and adaptation, deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of the pastoral industry that has long defined this corner of the Coonamble Shire. For generations, sheep have grazed these plains, their wool a vital commodity that once fuelled the local economy, with shearing sheds acting as the bustling hubs of social and economic life. Remnants of this history are etched into the landscape – old fences that snake across the paddocks like faded scars, and the quiet dignity of buildings that have witnessed countless seasons. While the land remains predominantly devoted to grazing, the spirit of Wingadee also embraces the broader agricultural shifts of the region, with a quiet understanding of the challenges and rewards that come from working with the land. The pace of life here is measured, dictated by the sun and the seasons, a comfortable rhythm that encourages neighbourly connection and a deep appreciation for the enduring beauty of this wide, open country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wingadee, 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 Wingadee, in the Coonamble Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wingadee includes the postcode (2829), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Coonamble 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 Wingadee 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. |