Ootha New South Wales Map
Explore Ootha, New South Wales, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Ootha, NSW map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Ootha, New South Wales
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ootha, New South Wales, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Locality | Ootha |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Forbes Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.12466 |
| Longitude | 147.44414 |
| Population | 79 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 252.5 km² |
| Elevation | 227 m |
| Postcode | 2875 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 359 km west-northwest |
About Ootha, New South Wales
Ootha is a locality in the Forbes Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 79. The locality covers an area of 252.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 227 m above sea level. It lies approximately 359 km west-northwest of Sydney. Ootha is located at 33.1247°S, 147.4441°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ootha lies on a broad, gently sloping plain, where the earth stretches towards a horizon that seems to recede with every passing kilometre. It lies 144.4 km south-west of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 229°T), and is situated 37.1 km south-east of Condobolin. The landscape here is a study in muted tones: ochre soil, pale green scrub, and the endless blue of a wide sky. During the heat of the day, the air shimmers, creating mirages that dance above the dusty tracks, and the silence is broken only by the dry rustle of grass and the distant bleating of sheep. As dusk approaches, the light softens, bathing the sparse vegetation in a warm, honeyed glow that hints at resilience and endurance.
The character of Ootha is deeply entwined with its pastoral heritage, a legacy of sheep and cattle grazing that has shaped the land and its people for generations. This is country where the economy has long been tied to the bounty of the earth, the fortunes of the district rising and falling with the seasons and the wool prices. While the immediate surroundings are defined by broadacre farming, the broader Forbes Shire Council area offers a glimpse into the rich agricultural diversity of the region, with pockets of cropping and other rural pursuits contributing to the local flavour. Travellers passing through Ootha might notice the sturdy, unassuming homesteads, built to withstand the elements, and the quiet dignity of a place that has learned to thrive on its own terms.
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About This Ootha Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Ootha, New South Wales. 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 Ootha, in the Forbes Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Ootha includes the postcode (2875), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Forbes 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 Ootha is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |
