Tuross Head, 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 Tuross Head, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Tuross Head |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.03551 |
| Longitude | 150.12087 |
| Population | 2,183 |
| Density | 131.9 /km² |
| Area | 16.6 km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Postcode | 2537 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 260 km south-southwest |
Tuross Head is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,183. The locality covers an area of 16.6 km², giving a population density of about 131.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 49 m above sea level. It lies approximately 260 km south-southwest of Sydney. Tuross Head is located at 36.0355°S, 150.1209°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2537. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tuross Head spills forth from the coastline like a gentle wave, its headland a verdant cap against the endless blue of the Pacific. It lies 147.9 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 166°T), and is situated 14.8 km south-south-east of Moruya. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of salt, a constant whisper of the ocean that cradles its shores, and the light, especially as it softens towards evening, washes over the landscape in hues of apricot and rose, catching the white sails of boats moored in the sheltered harbour. Rolling hills, cloaked in native bushland and dotted with hardy coastal trees, give way to sandy tracks leading to secluded coves and the broader, sun-drenched expanse of main beaches, where the ceaseless murmur of the surf provides a soothing soundtrack to the quiet rhythm of life.
This peninsula, long a place of quiet contemplation and natural abundance, owes its character to a history interwoven with the sea and the land. For generations, the waters here have yielded their bounty, sustaining a fishing industry that still forms a vital thread in the local economy, its catch landing fresh each day to grace the tables of residents and the few discerning travellers who discover Tuross Head. Beyond the harbour's embrace, the surrounding country has seen its share of agricultural endeavours, though today the allure of tourism, drawn by the pristine beaches and the promise of a peaceful escape, increasingly shapes its identity. It is a place where the past whispers from weathered jetties and the present unfolds with the slow, deliberate grace of a coastal sunrise.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tuross Head, 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 Tuross Head, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tuross Head includes the postcode (2537), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Eurobodalla 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 Tuross Head 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. |