Berrima, 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 Berrima, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Berrima |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wingecarribee Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.46782 |
| Longitude | 150.33113 |
| Population | 690 |
| Density | 13.2 /km² |
| Area | 52.2 km² |
| Elevation | 667 m |
| Postcode | 2577 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 105 km southwest |
Berrima is a locality in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 690. The locality covers an area of 52.2 km², giving a population density of about 13.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 667 m above sea level. It lies approximately 105 km southwest of Sydney. Berrima is located at 34.4678°S, 150.3311°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2577. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Berrima rests in a gentle depression, where the land begins its slow, patient climb towards the Southern Highlands’ higher reaches. It lies 51.5 km west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 265°T), and is situated 8.3 km west-north-west of Bowral. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun softens, carries a crispness that hints at cooler days to come, a quality amplified by the surrounding paddocks that stretch out in swathes of emerald and ochre. Ancient, gnarled gums stand sentinel along the roadsides, their bark a mosaic of grey and rust, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards a sky that often holds a breathtaking, boundless blue. The Wingecarribee River, a slender, silver thread, meanders through the valley floor, its banks fringed with weeping willows whose trailing fronds brush the water's surface, creating a perpetual, soft whisper.
This is a place where history breathes through the very stonework of its colonial-era buildings, a testament to its founding as a significant stopover on the early routes south. Berrima was once a bustling hub, a place of inns and government buildings, its economy then fuelled by the travellers and the burgeoning agricultural pursuits of the surrounding countryside, particularly grazing. Today, while farming still echoes in the distant bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle, a different kind of life flows through its veins. The charming village centre, with its preserved sandstone architecture, has become a draw for those seeking artisanal produce, local crafts, and a slower pace. The historic gaol, a stern reminder of a more penal past, now stands as a curious landmark, its imposing presence a stark contrast to the gentle, almost bucolic character that defines Berrima now.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Berrima, 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 Berrima, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Berrima includes the postcode (2577), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wingecarribee Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Berrima 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. |