Dalmeny, 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 Dalmeny, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Dalmeny |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.16422 |
| Longitude | 150.11084 |
| Population | 1,918 |
| Density | 262.7 /km² |
| Area | 7.3 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 2546 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 274 km south-southwest |
Dalmeny is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,918. The locality covers an area of 7.3 km², giving a population density of about 262.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 274 km south-southwest of Sydney. Dalmeny is located at 36.1642°S, 150.1108°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2546. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dalmeny unfolds along a stretch of the NSW South Coast where the land gently slopes towards the sea, a place defined by the shimmering expanse of lakes and the persistent whisper of ocean breezes. It lies 161.7 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 168°T), and is situated 9.8 km north-north-east of Narooma. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt, mingling with the sweet, earthy perfume of coastal heathland that carpets the undulating terrain. Fringed by hardy banksias and wind-sculpted ti-trees, the coastline offers a varied embrace: sheltered coves where the water lies placid and jade-green, and more exposed stretches where the surf rolls in with a steady, rhythmic pulse, painting the sand with threads of white foam. Beyond the immediate coast, the landscape broadens into a mosaic of cleared paddocks and scattered woodland, where kangaroos are a common sight at dawn and dusk, their silhouettes stark against the softening light.
The story of Dalmeny is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its waterways, particularly the vast Tuross Lake system, which has historically supported a vibrant fishing industry. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the tides and the seasons, with families making their living from the rich fishing grounds. While the fishing fleets still cast their nets, the character of Dalmeny has broadened, embracing tourism as a significant contributor to its economy, drawing visitors to its pristine beaches and tranquil lake shores. The legacy of earlier settlers, who sought to tame this coastal fringe, can still be felt in the scattered remnants of older farmsteads, their stone foundations slowly being reclaimed by the native flora, a quiet testament to their enduring presence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dalmeny, 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 Dalmeny, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dalmeny includes the postcode (2546), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Eurobodalla 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 Dalmeny 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. |