Bellambi, 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 Bellambi, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Bellambi |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollongong City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.36928 |
| Longitude | 150.91942 |
| Population | 3,938 |
| Density | 1668.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 2518 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 62 km south-southwest |
Bellambi is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,938. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 1668.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km south-southwest of Sydney. Bellambi is located at 34.3693°S, 150.9194°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2518.
Bellambi breathes with the steady pulse of the Illawarra coast, a place where the land gently slopes towards the Tasman Sea. It lies 7.1 km north-north-east of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 22°T), and is situated 2.6 km south-south-east of Woonona. The air here carries the salty tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of the powerful blue expanse that defines its western edge. Behind the coastal strip, the land rises with a determined, green vigour towards the escarpment, a dramatic backdrop of ancient rock and dense bushland that shelters this coastal fringe. The streets of Bellambi are a mosaic of low-set homes and established trees, many bearing the marks of coastal living – a faint patina of salt on their surfaces, a resilience against the sea breeze.
The story of Bellambi is intertwined with the rich seams of coal that lie beneath its neighbouring hills, a history that powered the region and shaped its early economy. For generations, the rhythm of life in Bellambi was influenced by the demands of the mines and the nearby steelworks, fostering a strong sense of community and shared endeavour among its working families. This industrial heritage, though less visible today, still echoes in the character of the place, a grounding influence against the ever-present allure of the ocean. The local coastline itself, with its broad sweep of sand and the protective arm of the harbour, has always been a central part of Bellambi's identity, offering a space for both quiet contemplation and vigorous recreation, a constant invitation to engage with the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bellambi, 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 Bellambi, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bellambi includes the postcode (2518), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollongong City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Bellambi 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. |