Sussex Inlet, 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 Sussex Inlet, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Sussex Inlet |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.14699 |
| Longitude | 150.57001 |
| Population | 3,509 |
| Density | 95.4 /km² |
| Area | 36.8 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 154 km south-southwest |
Sussex Inlet is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,509. The locality covers an area of 36.8 km², giving a population density of about 95.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 154 km south-southwest of Sydney. Sussex Inlet is located at 35.1470°S, 150.5700°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Sussex Inlet is a coastal haven, a place where the restless sea meets the placid waterway, creating a landscape of shifting sands and verdant shores. It lies 85.1 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 200°T), and is situated 7.1 km south-west of Sanctuary Point. The air here carries the briny tang of the ocean, softened by the scent of gum leaves and damp earth after a summer shower. The waterway itself, a broad channel of deep, welcoming blue, winds its way through a tapestry of coastal scrub and pockets of dense forest, its surface often mirroring the pearly grey of the sky before a change of weather. Small fishing boats, their hulls weathered by sun and salt, bob gently at their moorings, a constant reminder of the lifeblood that flows through this place. The light at dusk often paints the water in shades of rose and lavender, a fleeting spectacle that stills the soul.
This strip of land, once traversed by Indigenous peoples for millennia, now hums with the gentle rhythm of a coastal economy built on tourism and the bounty of the sea. The history of Sussex Inlet is etched in the weathered timber of its older buildings and in the stories of generations who have fished its waters and walked its sandy tracks. The local shops, clustered around the main street, offer a colourful assortment of seaside necessities and local crafts, their doorways often open to the warm breeze. Beyond the immediate township, the surrounding areas are dotted with holiday parks and caravan sites, testament to the enduring appeal of this sheltered harbour for travellers seeking sun, sand, and the calming embrace of the water. The waterways are not merely scenic; they are the arteries of Sussex Inlet, facilitating boat travel between neighbouring communities and offering endless opportunities for exploration.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sussex Inlet, 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 Sussex Inlet, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sussex Inlet includes the postcode (2540), 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 Sussex Inlet 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. |