Maude, New South Wales

Maude
New South Wales
Yang Yang St, the main street of Maude
Maude
Coordinates34°27′0″S 144°18′0″E / 34.45000°S 144.30000°E / -34.45000; 144.30000
Population161 (2006 census)
Established1861
Postcode(s)2711
Location55 km (34 mi) from Hay
LGA(s)Hay Shire
CountyWaradgery
State electorate(s)Murray
Federal division(s)Farrer

Maude is a village on the north bank of the Murrumbidgee River in New South Wales, Australia. It is in between Hay and Balranald in Hay Shire. It is 55 kilometres downstream from Hay and 25 kilometres upstream from the junction of the Lachlan River with the Murrumbidgee. At the 2006 census, it had a population of 161. It consists of a general store, hotel, post office and caravan park. It is surrounded by market gardens supplied with water from Maude Weir, a popular spot for anglers looking for yellow belly, redfin and Murray cod.