Manyana, 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 Manyana, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Manyana |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.25468 |
| Longitude | 150.51704 |
| Population | 503 |
| Density | 206.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 2539 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 167 km south-southwest |
Manyana 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 503. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 206.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 167 km south-southwest of Sydney. Manyana is located at 35.2547°S, 150.5170°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2539. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Manyana rests on the edge of a long, undulating coastline, where the coastal plain meets the gentle swell of the Pacific. It lies 91.6 km south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 128°T), and is situated 12.5 km north-north-east of Ulladulla. Here, the land slopes lazily towards the sea, a mosaic of coastal heath, pockets of eucalyptus woodland, and sandy tracks that wind their way between the houses and the surf. The air, even inland, carries the faint, briny tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light at dusk often washes over the landscape in hues of soft apricot and rose, deepening the shadows in the scrub. The character of Manyana is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its rhythms dictated by the tides and the seasons rather than the hurried pulse of urban life.
The story of Manyana is one of unassuming beginnings, shaped by the ebb and flow of coastal settlement and the bounty of the sea. While the precise origins of its name are lost to time, it speaks of a quiet existence, perhaps linked to the traditional custodians who long traversed these shores. For many years, its economy was tethered to the ocean's generosity, with fishing boats once a common sight in the nearby inlets, their hauls a vital part of local sustenance. Today, Manyana's appeal lies in its serene beauty, drawing travellers seeking respite in its unpretentious charm and the simple pleasure of uncrowded beaches. The local council has preserved much of the natural bushland, ensuring that the character of Manyana, with its blend of coastal scrub and sandy shores, remains its enduring hallmark.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Manyana, 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 Manyana, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Manyana includes the postcode (2539), 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 Manyana 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. |