Austinmer, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Austinmer, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Austinmer |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollongong City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.30198 |
| Longitude | 150.92788 |
| Population | 2,454 |
| Density | 721.8 /km² |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 2515 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 55 km south-southwest |
Austinmer is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,454. The locality covers an area of 3.4 km², giving a population density of about 721.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 55 km south-southwest of Sydney. Austinmer is located at 34.3020°S, 150.9279°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2515.
Austinmer unfurls its charm at the foot of the Illawarra escarpment, a verdant embrace where the ancient rainforest meets the restless Pacific. It lies 14.4 km north-north-east of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 14°T), and is situated 5.8 km north-north-east of Woonona. The air here is perpetually tinged with the scent of damp earth and salt spray, a heady perfume that clings to everything. Towering eucalypts, their trunks rough and furrowed like the faces of old sailors, stand sentinel over the town, their leaves whispering secrets to the sea breeze. Below, the iconic beaches of Austinmer, with their golden sands and the rhythmic crash of waves, beckon travellers seeking solace or the thrill of the ocean's power. The land itself slopes dramatically, a lush green carpet woven from dense fern gullies and the vibrant hues of flowering shrubs, all leading the eye towards the distant, shimmering expanse of the ocean.
This coastal haven, long an escape for those weary of the city's clamour, draws its character from a rich past and a vibrant present. For generations, the fertile volcanic soils of the escarpment have sustained orchards and dairy farms, their produce finding its way to neighbouring markets. The legacy of coal mining, though less visible today, is etched into the very landscape, a reminder of the industry that once fuelled the region. Now, Austinmer thrives as a popular destination for day-trippers and holidaymakers, its charming village centre dotted with artisan shops and cafes that buzz with a gentle, unhurried energy. The nearby national parks, extensions of the ancient Gondwanan rainforest, offer a sanctuary for unique flora and fauna, a testament to the enduring wildness that underpins this picturesque corner of the Illawarra.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Austinmer, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Austinmer, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Austinmer includes the postcode (2515), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollongong City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Austinmer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |