Bellawongarah, 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 Bellawongarah, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Bellawongarah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.76067 |
| Longitude | 150.6119 |
| Population | 124 |
| Density | 7.1 /km² |
| Area | 17.4 km² |
| Elevation | 440 m |
| Postcode | 2535 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 113 km south-southwest |
Bellawongarah 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 124. The locality covers an area of 17.4 km², giving a population density of about 7.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 440 m above sea level. It lies approximately 113 km south-southwest of Sydney. Bellawongarah is located at 34.7607°S, 150.6119°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2535. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bellawongarah unfurls across rolling country, a landscape where the rich, dark earth of the Shoalhaven hinterland yields to a gentle, undulating terrain. It lies 44.9 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 215°T), and is situated 13.4 km north of Nowra. Here, the air, often carrying the faint, sweet scent of flowering gums, is a balm, particularly as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, casting long, soft shadows that stretch across paddocks of emerald green. The character of Bellawongarah is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the distant murmur of the ocean, though unseen, is a constant, subtle presence. It is a place that breathes with the seasons, where the vibrant colours of spring flowers give way to the golden hues of late summer.
Historically, Bellawongarah's story is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands that surround it, a heritage of farming and grazing that still underpins its local economy. The rich soil, ideal for dairy and horticulture, has sustained generations, and the rhythm of the seasons is still marked by the demands of the land. Though no longer a major hub for any particular industry beyond agriculture, its past is etched in the sturdy, weathered farmhouses and the quiet diligence of those who continue to work the soil. Bellawongarah remains a place where the simple act of tending the land is a profound connection to a way of life, a reminder of the enduring spirit of the Australian countryside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bellawongarah, 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 Bellawongarah, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bellawongarah includes the postcode (2535), 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 Bellawongarah 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. |