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Where is Goulburn, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Goulburn is located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, about 195 kilometres southwest of Sydney. It lies between the rolling farmland of the Goulburn River plains and the hills that form part of the Great Dividing Range. It is famous for being one of Australia’s first inland cities, its historic architecture, and the iconic Big Merino landmark.

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Facts about Goulburn, Australia

Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	Southern Tablelands
Location	Southwest of Sydney and northeast of Canberra, on the Mulwaree River
Coordinates	34.75° S, 149.72° E
Local Government Area	Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Founded	1833
Original Name	Goulburn (named in honour of Henry Goulburn, British politician)
Elevation	~642 m
Population	Approx. 24,000
Area	Approx. 23 sq km (urban area)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	2580
Major Waterways	Mulwaree River, Wollondilly River (nearby)
Top Attractions	Big Merino, Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre, Belmore Park, Rocky Hill War Memorial & Museum, Riversdale Historic Homestead.
Demonym	Goulburn residents
Main Industries	Agriculture, transport, education, retail, public administration
Nearest Airport	Canberra Airport (CBR)
Website	https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au

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