Yellow Rock New South Wales Map
Explore Yellow Rock, New South Wales, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Yellow Rock, 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 Yellow Rock, New South Wales
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Yellow Rock, 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 | 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 |
About Yellow Rock, New South Wales
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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About This Yellow Rock Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Yellow Rock, 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 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 | 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. |
