Woolgarlo, 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 Woolgarlo, in the Yass Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Woolgarlo |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Yass Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.87581 |
| Longitude | 148.7304 |
| Population | 26 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 92.6 km² |
| Elevation | 557 m |
| Postcode | 2582 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 254 km west-southwest |
Woolgarlo is a locality in the Yass Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 26. The locality covers an area of 92.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 557 m above sea level. It lies approximately 254 km west-southwest of Sydney. Woolgarlo is located at 34.8758°S, 148.7304°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2582. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Woolgarlo rests in a broad sweep of country where the Yass River begins to widen its embrace, a landscape of rolling hills softened by a persistent green that speaks of reliable rainfall. It lies 92.1 km west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 261°T), and is situated 14.9 km south-south-west of Bowning. The land here is a rich tapestry of pasture, punctuated by scattered stands of mature eucalypts whose silvery leaves catch the light, casting dappled shadows across the ochre earth. The air, particularly in the hush of late afternoon, carries a subtle, dry scent of grass and sun-baked soil, a fragrance that clings to the senses long after one has departed. The character of Woolgarlo is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life rather than the clamour of commerce.
The history of Woolgarlo is intrinsically tied to the pastoral pursuits that have shaped this region for generations, its early settlers drawn to the fertile river flats and the promise of abundant grazing land. Sheep and cattle have long been the lifeblood of Woolgarlo, their steady presence a constant in the local economy, with wool bales a familiar sight destined for distant markets. This agricultural heritage has left an indelible mark on the very fabric of Woolgarlo, from the weathered homesteads to the sturdy fences that delineate the paddocks. While grander settlements may boast bustling markets, Woolgarlo’s distinctiveness lies in its understated continuity, a place where the passing of time is measured not in epochs of change, but in the gentle turning of the agricultural year.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woolgarlo, 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 Woolgarlo, in the Yass Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Woolgarlo includes the postcode (2582), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Yass Valley 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 Woolgarlo 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. |