Burrawang, 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 Burrawang, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Burrawang |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wingecarribee Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.57816 |
| Longitude | 150.50165 |
| Population | 354 |
| Density | 18.4 /km² |
| Area | 19.2 km² |
| Elevation | 695 m |
| Postcode | 2577 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 102 km southwest |
Burrawang 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 354. The locality covers an area of 19.2 km², giving a population density of about 18.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 695 m above sea level. It lies approximately 102 km southwest of Sydney. Burrawang is located at 34.5782°S, 150.5017°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2577. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Burrawang rests in a gentle hollow, a scatter of homes and farms breathing the crisp air of the Southern Highlands. It lies 39.4 km west-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 245°T), and is situated 13.0 km south-east of Bowral. The land here is a tapestry of green pastures, etched with the darker lines of scattered gums and pines, rolling towards horizons softened by distance. The character of Burrawang is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the sky feels vast and the days unfold with a deliberate, unhurried grace. Even in the midday sun, there’s a coolness that hints at the altitude, a subtle invitation to slow down and observe the way light catches the dew on the clover or the patient flight of a magpie.
The story of Burrawang is deeply entwined with the fertile volcanic soils that have long sustained its agricultural heart. For generations, dairy farming has been the lifeblood, the rich cream that once flowed from these pastures finding its way to wider markets. Evidence of this pastoral heritage is etched into the landscape, in the sturdy old farmhouses and the enduring fences that delineate the fields. While the landscape offers a peaceful retreat, the local economy has adapted, with a growing appreciation for artisanal produce and a quiet tourism that draws visitors seeking the region’s natural beauty and its unpretentious charm. Burrawang is a testament to the enduring appeal of the land, a place where history is not just remembered, but lived.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burrawang, 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 Burrawang, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Burrawang 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 Burrawang 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. |