Yarrawa, 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 Yarrawa, in the Muswellbrook Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Yarrawa |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Muswellbrook Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.44969 |
| Longitude | 150.57401 |
| Population | 97 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 148.2 km² |
| Elevation | 154 m |
| Postcode | 2328 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 168 km north-northwest |
Yarrawa is a locality in the Muswellbrook Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 97. The locality covers an area of 148.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 154 m above sea level. It lies approximately 168 km north-northwest of Sydney. Yarrawa is located at 32.4497°S, 150.5740°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2328. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yarrawa rests within a landscape of broad, rolling hills that slope gently towards the Hunter River. It lies 84.8 km west-north-west of Cessnock, NSW (from Cessnock, NSW: bearing 300°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-west of Denman. The earth here, a rich ochre, is often softened by a fine, persistent dust that lends a muted glow to the grasses and scattered gums. Cattle graze lazily in paddocks, their presence a quiet punctuation mark against the vastness of the sky, and in the late afternoon, the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of drying hay. The distant ridges, softened by a haze that catches the descending sun, offer a perpetual horizon, a promise of further country unfolding beyond.
Historically, Yarrawa’s fortunes have been tied to the fertile lands bordering the river, a place where early settlers found sustenance in grazing and agriculture. The echoes of this past are subtle, found in the weathered timber of old farmhouses and the quiet dedication of those who continue to work the land. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the economic pulse of Yarrawa also beats with the steady rhythm of nearby mining operations, a modern counterpoint to the agrarian roots. This duality shapes the character of Yarrawa, a place that respects its heritage while embracing the present, its distinctive charm lying in this unhurried blend of old and new.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yarrawa, 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 Yarrawa, in the Muswellbrook Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Yarrawa includes the postcode (2328), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Muswellbrook 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 Yarrawa 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. |