Woomargama, 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 Woomargama, in the Greater Hume Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Woomargama |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Hume Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.8695 |
| Longitude | 147.30161 |
| Population | 152 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 140.7 km² |
| Elevation | 321 m |
| Postcode | 2644 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 420 km west-southwest |
Woomargama is a locality in the Greater Hume Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 152. The locality covers an area of 140.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 321 m above sea level. It lies approximately 420 km west-southwest of Sydney. Woomargama is located at 35.8695°S, 147.3016°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2644. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Woomargama lies where the rolling hills of the southern Riverina begin their gentle ascent towards the Dividing Range. It lies 46.5 km north-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 52°T), and is situated 20.7 km south of Holbrook. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, where broadacre farms and scattered copses of gum trees paint a picture of expansive, sun-drenched plains. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the cooler climes further east, a subtle promise of dew-kissed paddocks and the quiet awakening of the land. The very texture of the earth feels ancient, a blend of rich loam and weathered stone, supporting a hardy vegetation that thrives under the wide, Australian sky.
This region’s story is deeply entwined with the pastoral leases that first opened up this country for grazing, a legacy that continues to shape Woomargama’s economic heart. Sheep and cattle are the enduring backbone, their presence a constant, quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The nearby waterways, tributaries feeding into the larger Murray River system, have always been the lifeblood, their presence shaping the fertile pockets that support agriculture. While Woomargama itself might not boast grand monuments, its character is etched in the enduring spirit of its people, a resilience forged through seasons of plenty and times of challenge, a quiet dignity that resonates with the enduring strength of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woomargama, 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 Woomargama, in the Greater Hume Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Woomargama includes the postcode (2644), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Greater Hume Shire 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 Woomargama 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. |