Winton, 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 Winton, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Winton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.11148 |
| Longitude | 150.69739 |
| Population | 228 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 196.6 km² |
| Elevation | 401 m |
| Postcode | 2344 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 310 km north |
Winton is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 228. The locality covers an area of 196.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 401 m above sea level. It lies approximately 310 km north of Sydney. Winton is located at 31.1115°S, 150.6974°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2344. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Winton lies on the fertile plains, where the rich, red earth rolls out to meet a sky so vast it seems to hold its breath. It lies 22.4 km west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 265°T), and is situated 20.9 km west of South Tamworth. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grass and the occasional, sharp tang of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the ancient landscape that stretches in every direction. Low, scrubby woodlands fringe the edges of cultivated paddocks, their colours muted in the afternoon light, while the distant, hazy blue of the Liverpool Range offers a soft, undulating horizon. The houses themselves, many with wide verandahs and corrugated iron roofs, seem to have grown from the soil, their colours blending with the ochre and rust of the land. Life in Winton moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, the hum of passing utility vehicles and the distant bleating of sheep marking the passage of time.
The story of Winton is woven through the agricultural bounty of its surrounds, a history built on the back of sheep and grain. For generations, the broad acres have yielded wool and wheat, sustaining families and shaping the character of this place. You can still feel the echo of that pastoral heritage in the sturdy farmhouses and the weathered fences that crisscross the landscape. More recently, the discovery of coal has added another layer to Winton's economy, bringing with it a new wave of development and a different kind of energy to the region. The local primary school, a red-brick building that has seen countless children pass through its doors, stands as a quiet testament to the enduring commitment to community. And on a clear evening, as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of the land, the silence of Winton feels profound, broken only by the chirping of unseen crickets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Winton, 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 Winton, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Winton includes the postcode (2344), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tamworth Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Winton 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. |