Beaumont, 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 Beaumont, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Beaumont |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.77917 |
| Longitude | 150.57496 |
| Population | 126 |
| Density | 7.2 /km² |
| Area | 17.6 km² |
| Elevation | 357 m |
| Postcode | 2577 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 117 km south-southwest |
Beaumont is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 126. The locality covers an area of 17.6 km², giving a population density of about 7.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 357 m above sea level. It lies approximately 117 km south-southwest of Sydney. Beaumont is located at 34.7792°S, 150.5750°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2577. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Beaumont lies cradled by the rolling green hills that spill towards the great expanse of the Pacific, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald pasture and the deep, bruised blues of the distant sea. It lies 48.6 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 216°T), and is situated 11.7 km north-north-west of Nowra. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt, a fine mist that clings to the skin and softens the edges of the world, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, bathing the surrounding countryside in a warm, honeyed light. The terrain itself is a gentle suggestion of slopes, not the harsh, demanding inclines of true mountains, but rather a flowing topography where farm gates open onto fields that seem to unfurl endlessly, punctuated by the sturdy forms of gum trees standing sentinel against the sky. The character of Beaumont is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the days are measured by the arc of the sun and the changing tides of the neighbouring waterways.
The history of Beaumont is inextricably linked to the fertile lands it commands and the bountiful waters that have sustained it for generations. Originally a significant hub for dairy farming, the rich soil and reliable rainfall fostered a thriving agricultural economy that shaped the very fabric of the community. While the dairy industry has seen its shifts, the enduring spirit of the land remains, with many properties now embracing diverse agricultural pursuits, from livestock grazing to smaller-scale horticulture. The close proximity to the coast also hints at a past intertwined with fishing and maritime activities, though the primary economic pulse of Beaumont today beats with the steady rhythm of its agricultural roots and the growing trickle of visitors drawn to its tranquil charm. Local traditions often centre around the bounty of the land and sea, with seasonal markets and community gatherings celebrating the produce and the enduring connection to this particular corner of the Shoalhaven.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Beaumont, 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 Beaumont, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Beaumont includes the postcode (2577), 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 Beaumont 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. |