Milton, 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 Milton, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Milton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.3208 |
| Longitude | 150.43979 |
| Population | 1,616 |
| Density | 99.2 /km² |
| Area | 16.3 km² |
| Elevation | 75 m |
| Postcode | 2538 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 176 km south-southwest |
Milton is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,616. The locality covers an area of 16.3 km², giving a population density of about 99.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 75 m above sea level. It lies approximately 176 km south-southwest of Sydney. Milton is located at 35.3208°S, 150.4398°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2538. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Milton unfolds its quiet charm against a backdrop of rolling green hills that whisper secrets to the salty air drifting in from the nearby coast. It lies 91.2 km south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 135°T), and is situated 4.5 km north-north-west of Ulladulla. The land here, a pleasingly varied tapestry of fertile plains and gentle slopes, is crisscrossed by meandering waterways, their surfaces catching the sun like scattered shards of glass. Eucalypts, their rough bark a testament to seasons of sun and rain, stand sentinel over paddocks where contented cattle graze, their coats the colour of rich earth. The very air seems to hum with a low, contented frequency, a subtle melody composed of rustling leaves, distant bird calls, and the faint, persistent murmur of the ocean.
Milton's story is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a heritage that echoes in the sturdy brickwork of its older buildings and the enduring scent of well-tilled soil. For generations, this place has been a hub for dairy farming and grazing, its economy nurtured by the generous rainfall and the rich, dark earth. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, Milton has also embraced the steady flow of tourism, drawing visitors with the promise of its pristine beaches and the allure of its burgeoning arts and crafts scene, a vibrant counterpoint to the enduring rural character. The town centre itself, a cluster of welcoming shops and cafes, serves as the beating heart of this coastal enclave, a place where old traditions and new aspirations mingle with the easy grace of a community that knows its own enduring strength.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Milton, 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 Milton, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Milton includes the postcode (2538), 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 Milton 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. |