Akolele, 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 Akolele, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Akolele |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.34957 |
| Longitude | 150.07897 |
| Population | 168 |
| Density | 28.0 /km² |
| Area | 6.0 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 2546 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 294 km south-southwest |
Akolele is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 168. The locality covers an area of 6.0 km², giving a population density of about 28.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 294 km south-southwest of Sydney. Akolele is located at 36.3496°S, 150.0790°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2546. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Akolele unfolds as a quiet sweep of land where the coastal plain begins its gentle climb towards the hinterland, a place where the air carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalypt and the distant murmur of the Tasman Sea. It lies 181.3 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 170°T), and is situated 12.0 km south of Narooma. The terrain here is a tapestry of grazing paddocks, stitched together by winding creeks and dotted with pockets of native bushland, the colours muted under the vast, pale blue Australian sky. Here and there, a solitary farmhouse stands against the horizon, its corrugated iron roof catching the light, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and this particular stretch of earth. The light at dusk often settles with a soft, golden hue, bathing the landscape in a warmth that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the tree line.
The history of Akolele is tied to the land’s bounty, a story of farming and grazing that has shaped its character for generations. Early settlers cleared the bush to make way for sheep and cattle, their efforts leaving a legacy of rolling hills and well-worn tracks. The local economy still leans towards agriculture, with the fertile soil supporting a modest but steady output of produce. While no longer a primary industry, memories of the timber mills that once hummed with activity still echo in the quietude, a reminder of a different era. This locality is a place where the pace of life feels attuned to the seasons, a subtle rhythm that governs the days and draws a quiet strength from its connection to the sea and the land it overlooks.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Akolele, 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 Akolele, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Akolele includes the postcode (2546), 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 Akolele 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. |