Wyangala, 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 Wyangala, in the Cowra Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Wyangala |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Cowra Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.98036 |
| Longitude | 148.93185 |
| Population | 173 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 242.7 km² |
| Elevation | 332 m |
| Postcode | 2808 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 210 km west |
Wyangala is a locality in the Cowra Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 173. The locality covers an area of 242.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 332 m above sea level. It lies approximately 210 km west of Sydney. Wyangala is located at 33.9804°S, 148.9318°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2808. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wyangala lies cradled by rolling hills that swell and recede, painted in the ochre and rust tones of dry earth, a stark contrast to the vibrant green that clings to the banks of the Lachlan River. It lies 82.3 km south of Orange, NSW (from Orange, NSW: bearing 190°T), and is situated 29.1 km east-south-east of Cowra. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, softened by the pervasive perfume of eucalyptus and the occasional whisper of sun-baked grass. Sunlight falls in broad, unwavering swathes, bleaching the scrubby slopes and glinting off the distant, shimmering surface of the Wyangala Dam. The land itself feels ancient, its contours shaped by forces unseen, the silence broken only by the rustle of wind through sparse bushland or the distant bleat of sheep.
The character of Wyangala is inextricably bound to the grand sweep of the Lachlan, a waterway that has both sustained and challenged its inhabitants for generations. This is country that has long known the touch of grazier and farmer, the wide paddocks still echoing with the history of sheep and cattle that have been its economic backbone. The imposing presence of the Wyangala Dam, a significant feat of engineering, commands attention, its vast reservoir a vital water source for the region and a popular spot for watersports, drawing a steady stream of visitors who appreciate the sun-drenched days and the quiet beauty of the surrounding landscape. The rhythm of life in Wyangala is dictated by the seasons, a gentle cadence of work and rest, where the community spirit, though quiet, is as enduring as the ancient hills.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wyangala, 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 Wyangala, in the Cowra Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wyangala includes the postcode (2808), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Cowra 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 Wyangala 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. |