Kiah, 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 Kiah, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Kiah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bega Valley Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.15395 |
| Longitude | 149.85347 |
| Population | 137 |
| Density | 1.9 /km² |
| Area | 72.6 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 2551 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 385 km south-southwest |
Kiah is a locality in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 137. The locality covers an area of 72.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 385 km south-southwest of Sydney. Kiah is located at 37.1540°S, 149.8535°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2551. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kiah unfolds as a quiet settlement where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering waters of the coast, a place where the air carries the faint, briny kiss of the sea and the earthy scent of damp soil. It lies 268.2 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 178°T), and is situated 28.9 km south of Merimbula. The surrounding landscape is a tapestry of verdant pastures, dotted with the silvery-green of eucalyptus trees that stand sentinel against the vast, often brilliant blue sky. Here, the coastal plain gives way to rolling hills, their contours softened by the persistent caress of the wind, creating a sense of gentle enclosure that feels both protective and open. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, bathing the fields and waterways in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to deepen the very colour of the grass and the water.
The history of Kiah is intrinsically tied to the fertile ground and the abundant waterways that have sustained it for generations. Once a significant area for dairying, its economy has diversified, with a growing appreciation for its natural beauty drawing visitors and residents alike. The proximity to the coast and its sheltered bays has always been a draw, shaping its character and offering a lifestyle that balances rural tranquility with access to the ocean's bounty. Local traditions, though subtle, are woven into the fabric of everyday life, a quiet pride in the land and the community that calls Kiah home. The rhythm of Kiah is one of measured progress, where the seasons dictate the pace and the connection to the natural world remains a constant, grounding influence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kiah, 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 Kiah, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kiah includes the postcode (2551), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bega Valley 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 Kiah 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. |