Currarong, 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 Currarong, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Currarong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.01499 |
| Longitude | 150.82118 |
| Population | 412 |
| Density | 381.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 132 km south-southwest |
Currarong is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 412. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km², giving a population density of about 381.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 132 km south-southwest of Sydney. Currarong is located at 35.0150°S, 150.8212°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Currarong breathes with the salty tang of the Tasman Sea, a narrow peninsula where rugged headlands meet the restless ocean. It lies 65.6 km south of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 186°T), and is situated 15.0 km east-north-east of Vincentia. The land here is a study in ochre and emerald, sandstone cliffs worn smooth by the relentless wind and waves, tumbling down to meet stretches of sand that shimmer with a pearly luminescence under the southern sun. The air itself carries a fine mist, a constant reminder of the deep blue expanse that defines the horizon, and the scattered pockets of coastal heath, resilient and wind-sculpted, cling tenaciously to the exposed terrain. Even the light seems to hold a particular quality here, softening the edges of the landscape as the day draws to a close, bathing the weathered rocks in hues of apricot and rose.
The history of Currarong is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of those who have drawn sustenance from its shores. For generations, the waters have been a generous provider, and the echoes of a thriving fishing industry still resonate, with the gentle putter of outboard motors often breaking the coastal hush. While tourism now plays a significant role, drawing visitors to its famed surf breaks and sheltered bays, the essence of Currarong remains tied to its maritime heritage. The surrounding national parks offer a wilder counterpoint, protecting ancient coastal ecosystems and providing a sanctuary for native flora and fauna, a testament to the enduring spirit of this place that has weathered the tides of change.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Currarong, 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 Currarong, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Currarong 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 Currarong 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. |