Wrathall, 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 Wrathall, in the Lockhart Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Wrathall |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lockhart Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.36713 |
| Longitude | 146.88866 |
| Area | 96.8 km² |
| Postcode | 2642 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 429 km west-southwest |
Wrathall is a locality in the Lockhart Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 96.8 km². It lies approximately 429 km west-southwest of Sydney. Wrathall is located at 35.3671°S, 146.8887°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2642. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wrathall rests on a gentle slope, its buildings a scattering of weathered timber and corrugated iron against the vast, pale blue of the New South Wales sky. It lies 84.4 km north of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 0°T), and is situated 23.9 km north-west of Henty. The land here rolls, not dramatically, but with a persistent, earthbound grace, the fields a patchwork of ochre and muted green, fringed by scattered stands of gum trees whose leaves, when caught by the sun, can gleam like scattered coins. Dust is a constant, a fine, pale film that settles on window sills and the broad leaves of the hardy native shrubs, and the air itself carries a dry, sun-warmed scent, often tinged with the faint, sweet aroma of drying grass.
The lifeblood of Wrathall has long been tied to the rich, dark soil, a legacy of generations who turned the earth for wheat and wool, their efforts etched into the very character of the place. The old grain silos, stark cylinders against the horizon, stand as silent witnesses to a past where the harvest dictated the rhythm of life, and the occasional rumble of a truck carrying its load speaks of the enduring agricultural spirit. While the primary industries have shifted, a quiet resilience persists, with local artisans and small businesses finding their niche, drawing sustenance from the land and the unwavering spirit of its inhabitants, creating a subtle hum of activity that feels both ancient and perpetually renewed.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wrathall, 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 Wrathall, in the Lockhart Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wrathall includes the postcode (2642), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lockhart 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 Wrathall 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. |