Batemans Bay, 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 Batemans Bay, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Batemans Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.70829 |
| Longitude | 150.17113 |
| Population | 17,519 |
| Density | 458.0 /km² |
| Area | 38.2 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 2536 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 225 km south-southwest |
Batemans Bay is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 17,519. The locality covers an area of 38.2 km², giving a population density of about 458.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 225 km south-southwest of Sydney. Batemans Bay is located at 35.7083°S, 150.1711°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2536. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Batemans Bay unfurls itself along the broad estuary of the Clyde River, where the land slopes gently from rolling, forested hills down to the shimmering, salt-kissed waters. It lies 114.5 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 159°T), and is situated 2.7 km north-north-west of Catalina. The air here carries the distinct scent of brine and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the nearby Tasman Sea and the vast, ancient forests that hug the coastline. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present coastal mist, paints the water in shifting shades of aquamarine and deep sapphire, illuminating the white sails of yachts and the busy hum of fishing trawlers. The character of Batemans Bay is one of unhurried practicality, a place where the rhythm of the tides and the changing seasons dictate the flow of daily life, from the early morning calls of seabirds to the soft glow of streetlights reflecting on the water as dusk descends.
The history of Batemans Bay is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters and the dense timber of its hinterland. For generations, the Clyde River has been a vital artery, supporting a thriving fishing industry that continues to be a cornerstone of the local economy, with boats returning to the wharf laden with the day's catch. Before that, the rich hardwood forests, particularly the spotted gum, fuelled a significant timber trade, shaping the early development of the settlement and attracting sawmills that once echoed with the clang of axes and the whine of saws. Today, tourism plays an equally crucial role, drawing travellers to its sheltered beaches, the nearby Mogo Zoo, and the myriad of natural attractions scattered throughout the Eurobodalla region, ensuring that Batemans Bay remains a vibrant hub where coastal charm meets enduring connection to the land and sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Batemans Bay, 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 Batemans Bay, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Batemans Bay includes the postcode (2536), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Eurobodalla Shire 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 Batemans Bay 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. |