Bermagui, 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 Bermagui, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Bermagui |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bega Valley Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.42695 |
| Longitude | 150.04322 |
| Population | 1,539 |
| Density | 34.6 /km² |
| Area | 44.4 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 2546 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 304 km south-southwest |
Bermagui is a locality in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,539. The locality covers an area of 44.4 km², giving a population density of about 34.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 304 km south-southwest of Sydney. Bermagui is located at 36.4269°S, 150.0432°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2546. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bermagui basks where the rolling hills of the Bega Valley meet the Tasman Sea, its harbour a bright, protected cove reflecting the coastal sky. It lies 189.3 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 171°T), and is situated 6.6 km south-south-west of Wallaga Lake. The air here carries a fine, salty mist, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the sunlight often has a soft, diffused quality, particularly in the late afternoon, as it spills across the terracotta roofs and the weathered timber of the jetties. Beyond the immediate embrace of the bay, the landscape unfolds into a patchwork of green pastures, interspersed with stands of eucalyptus that scent the breeze, leading inland towards the rugged escarpment of the Deua National Park. The town itself feels unhurried, a place where the rhythm of the tides seems to influence the pace of life, and the distant cry of seabirds is a familiar soundtrack.
The story of Bermagui is deeply entwined with its maritime heritage and the bounty of its waters. For generations, fishing has been a cornerstone of the local economy, with the rich fishing grounds off the continental shelf drawing anglers and commercial fleets alike, the harbour a bustling hub of activity as boats return with their catch. This connection to the sea is palpable, evident in the casual conversations about the weather and the fishing, and in the well-loved fish and chip shops that dot the foreshore. Further inland, the fertile lands have supported grazing and dairy farming, the rolling paddocks testament to the region's agricultural promise. Bermagui also holds a place in the annals of early European exploration, with figures like the intrepid explorer George Bass having sailed its waters, leaving behind a legacy that adds a layer of historical depth to this picturesque coastal enclave.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bermagui, 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 Bermagui, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bermagui includes the postcode (2546), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bega Valley Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional 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 Bermagui 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. |