Oberon, New South Wales

Oberon
New South Wales
Oberon Street, the main street of Oberon
Oberon is located in New South Wales
Oberon
Oberon
Coordinates33°43′S 149°52′E / 33.717°S 149.867°E / -33.717; 149.867
Population3,319 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2787
Elevation1,113 m (3,652 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Oberon Council
CountyWestmoreland
State electorate(s)Bathurst
Federal division(s)Calare
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
16.8 °C
62 °F
5.2 °C
41 °F
842.9 mm
33.2 in

Oberon is a town located within the Oberon Council local government area, in the central tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The main industries are farming, forestry and wood products. The town usually receives snowfall during the winter months, owing to its high elevation. At the 2021 census, Oberon had a population of 3,319 people.[1]

It is the birthplace of Greens politician Bob Brown and Ken Sutcliffe, and former Penrith Panthers player Ray Blacklock. Oberon is located near Jenolan Caves and the Kanangra-Boyd National Park.

  1. ^ a b "Oberon 2021 Census QuickStats". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 28 June 2022.