Yellow Rock, 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 Yellow Rock, in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area.
| Locality | Yellow Rock |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Blue Mountains City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.69321 |
| Longitude | 150.63403 |
| Population | 989 |
| Density | 52.7 /km² |
| Area | 18.8 km² |
| Elevation | 251 m |
| Postcode | 2777 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 57 km west-northwest |
Yellow Rock is a locality in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 989. The locality covers an area of 18.8 km², giving a population density of about 52.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 251 m above sea level. It lies approximately 57 km west-northwest of Sydney. Yellow Rock is located at 33.6932°S, 150.6340°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2777.
Yellow Rock emerges from the steep slopes of the Blue Mountains, a collection of homes and pathways clinging to the escarpment. It lies 11.9 km north-north-west of Glenmore Park, NSW (from Glenmore Park, NSW: bearing 338°T), and is situated 7.3 km west-north-west of Cranebrook. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. Gnarled angophoras with their peeling bark stand sentinel, their branches reaching out like ancient, weathered hands. Below, the land drops away dramatically, revealing a patchwork of dense bushland, its greens deepening to near-black in the shadowed gullies, while the exposed ridges catch the sun, a mosaic of ochre and muted gold. Even on a clear day, a soft haze often softens the distant peaks, lending a gentle, almost dreamlike quality to the panorama.
The story of Yellow Rock is one of resourcefulness, born from the very earth it calls home. Once, the echoes of pickaxes and the rumble of carts would have been common sounds, as the area yielded its share of coal, a vital commodity that fuelled the growth of neighbouring regions. This mining heritage, though largely dormant now, has left an indelible mark on the landscape and the character of Yellow Rock itself, a quiet resilience passed down through generations. Today, the economy leans more towards the quiet allure of tourism and the slower pace of life, attracting those seeking refuge from the city's clamour. Many residents commute to larger centres, but the heart of Yellow Rock beats with a distinct rhythm, a gentle pulse tied to the seasons and the enduring beauty of its mountain setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yellow Rock, 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 Yellow Rock, in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Yellow Rock includes the postcode (2777), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Blue Mountains City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Yellow Rock 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. |