Current Date And Time In New South Wales, Australia
Monday, 13 July 2026
17:15:16 AEST
Capital: Sydney
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 8,130,115
Area: 801,150.00 km²
State Code: NSW
Find states and regions closest to New South Wales in Australia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Australia and Australia And Oceania.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Australia
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for New South Wales from our regional database:
| Capital City | Sydney |
| Total Population | 8,130,115 |
| Land Area | 801,150 km² |
| Population Density | 3.90 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -31.2532° N |
| Center Longitude | 146.9211° E |
| Average Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Australian Capital Territory | 316 mi | 508 km | 274 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Victoria | 444 mi | 715 km | 386 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Queensland | 624 mi | 1,005 km | 542 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| South Australia | 642 mi | 1,034 km | 558 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Coral Sea Islands | 745 mi | 1,199 km | 647 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Tasmania | 745 mi | 1,200 km | 647 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Cocos Islands | 899 mi | 1,447 km | 781 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Christmas Island | 899 mi | 1,447 km | 781 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Territory | 1,208 mi | 1,944 km | 1,049 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| North Province | 1,321 mi | 2,127 km | 1,148 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to New South Wales by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from New South Wales supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Timor Leste | 1,251 mi | 2,013 km | 1,086 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Papua New Guinea | 1,473 mi | 2,370 km | 1,279 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Solomon Islands | 2,040 mi | 3,282 km | 1,771 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| New Caledonia | 2,041 mi | 3,285 km | 1,773 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Christmas Island | 2,104 mi | 3,387 km | 1,827 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to New South Wales. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| New South Wales (You) | Australia | 8,130,115 | 801,150 | 3.90 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Australia | 455,869 | 2,358 | 73.00 |
| Victoria | Australia | 7,012,962 | 10,213 | 12.19 |
| Queensland | Australia | 5,647,468 | 1,729,742 | 1.47 |
| South Australia | Australia | 1,815,485 | 984,321 | 1.02 |
| Tasmania | Australia | 571,165 | 68,401 | 2.18 |
| Northern Territory | Australia | 249,345 | 1,347,791 | 0.15 |
| North Province | New Caledonia | 49,910 | 9,583 | 0.76 |
| South Province | New Caledonia | 203,144 | 7,012 | 4.88 |
| Loyalty Islands | New Caledonia | 18,353 | 1,981 | 0.59 |
| Southland | New Zealand | 103,200 | 34,347 | 3.00 |
How does New South Wales rank within Australia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where New South Wales appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| New South Wales ⭐ | 8,130,115 |
| Victoria | 7,012,962 |
| Queensland | 5,647,468 |
| Western Australia | 3,008,700 |
| South Australia | 1,815,485 |
| Tasmania | 571,165 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 455,869 |
| Northern Territory | 249,345 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Western Australia | 2,527,013 |
| Queensland | 1,729,742 |
| Northern Territory | 1,347,791 |
| South Australia | 984,321 |
| New South Wales ⭐ | 801,150 |
| Tasmania | 68,401 |
| Victoria | 10,213 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 2,358 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 73.00 |
| Victoria | 12.19 |
| New South Wales ⭐ | 3.90 |
| Tasmania | 2.18 |
| Queensland | 1.47 |
| South Australia | 1.02 |
| Western Australia | 0.71 |
| Northern Territory | 0.15 |
New South Wales is a state or region within Australia in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to New South Wales is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to New South Wales by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Australia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from New South Wales using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around New South Wales.
Knowing the distance from New South Wales to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Australia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the New South Wales map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from New South Wales to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To New South Wales table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to New South Wales below the states table, or compare all Australia states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Australia And Oceania. Use the population & area comparison and Australia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.