Stanwell Park, 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 Stanwell Park, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Stanwell Park |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollongong City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.22913 |
| Longitude | 150.9791 |
| Population | 1,358 |
| Density | 445.2 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 39 m |
| Postcode | 2508 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 45 km south-southwest |
Stanwell Park is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,358. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 445.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 39 m above sea level. It lies approximately 45 km south-southwest of Sydney. Stanwell Park is located at 34.2291°S, 150.9791°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2508.
Stanwell Park spills down a steep escarpment, a verdant amphitheatre carved by ancient forces, where the rich, dark earth meets the restless blue of the Pacific. It lies 23.6 km north-north-east of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 20°T), and is situated 5.4 km south of Helensburgh. The air here is a briny kiss, carrying the ceaseless murmur of waves against sand, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Eucalyptus trees, their limbs reaching like supplicating arms, crown the slopes, their leaves whispering secrets to the coastal breeze. Below, the coastline unfurls in a dramatic sweep, a rugged embrace of cliffs and coves, softened by the vibrant green of sub-tropical rainforest clinging tenaciously to the inclines. The light at dusk here is a painter's dream, bleeding hues of apricot and rose across the sky, transforming the familiar landscape into something ethereal.
The story of Stanwell Park is etched not in stone, but in the very contours of the land, a place shaped by the bounty of the Illawarra escarpment and the embrace of the sea. For millennia, this country was known to the Dharawal people, their connection to the waterways and forests a deep and enduring legacy. Later, the land became a canvas for agriculture, with farms climbing the slopes, their fields a patchwork of crops against the dramatic backdrop. The economy now leans towards the gentle art of tourism, drawing visitors to its famed hang-gliding launch, its pristine beaches, and the sheer, breathtaking beauty of its natural setting. Stanwell Park is a place where the rhythm of life is set by the tides and the wind, a quiet sanctuary where the past and present breathe in harmony.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stanwell Park, 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 Stanwell Park, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Stanwell Park includes the postcode (2508), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollongong City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Stanwell Park 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. |