Callala Bay, 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 Callala Bay, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Callala Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.99397 |
| Longitude | 150.71732 |
| Population | 2,131 |
| Density | 284.9 /km² |
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 133 km south-southwest |
Callala Bay is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,131. The locality covers an area of 7.5 km², giving a population density of about 284.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 133 km south-southwest of Sydney. Callala Bay is located at 34.9940°S, 150.7173°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Callala Bay unfolds along the western edge of Jervis Bay, a gentle curve of coastline where the land exhales a soft, salty breath. It lies 64.9 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 194°T), and is situated 14.6 km north-east of Sanctuary Point. The water here, a shifting palette of cerulean and jade, laps at sandy shores fringed by hardy coastal scrub and the occasional cluster of Norfolk pines, their dark needles catching the sun. Beyond the immediate waterfront, the terrain rises subtly, a mosaic of residential gardens, their blooms a riot of colour against the muted greens of the Australian bush, eventually giving way to the denser foliage of the surrounding countryside. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp quality, a tangible coolness that hints at the vastness of the ocean just beyond the bay's protective arm.
Historically, Callala Bay has been a place of quiet settlement, its development more a slow unfolding than a dramatic surge. Early land grants, carved out for timber getters and farmers, laid the groundwork for the area's current character, a blend of holidaymakers seeking respite and permanent residents who appreciate the unhurried pace. The local economy, while not driven by heavy industry, finds its pulse in tourism, with visitors drawn to the pristine waters and the sheltered beaches, and in the services that cater to the year-round population. The fishing boats, often seen bobbing gently at anchor, are a constant reminder of the bay’s enduring connection to the sea, a source of sustenance and a quiet pleasure for those who know its rhythms.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Callala Bay, 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 Callala Bay, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Callala Bay includes the postcode (2540), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Shoalhaven City 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 Callala Bay 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. |