Hartley, New South Wales

Hartley is a historical village in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia, within the City of Lithgow local government area, located approximately 127 kilometres (79 mi) west of Sydney. Hartley is located below the western escarpment of the Blue Mountains.

Hartley
New South Wales
The main street of Hartley, showing the Shamrock Inn, Ivy Cottage and the Farmer's Inn
Hartley
Coordinates33°33′S 150°11′E
Population299 (2011 census)
Postcode(s)2790
Elevation792 m (2,598 ft)
Location
  • 127 km (79 mi) W of Sydney
  • 12 km (7 mi) S of Lithgow
  • 9 km (6 mi) NW of Mount Victoria
  • 26 km (16 mi) NW of Katoomba
LGA(s)City of Lithgow
State electorate(s)Bathurst
Federal division(s)Calare
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
28 °C
82 °F
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Localities around Hartley:
South Bowenfels Hartley Vale
Mount Blaxland Hartley Mount York
Little Hartley

It was once a major administrative centre on the Great Western Highway. It has since fallen into decline, replaced by other towns that are on the railway line. At the 2011 census, Hartley had a population of 299 people.

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