Bemboka, 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 Bemboka, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Bemboka |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bega Valley Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.61577 |
| Longitude | 149.53122 |
| Population | 566 |
| Density | 1.7 /km² |
| Area | 334.4 km² |
| Elevation | 215 m |
| Postcode | 2550 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 341 km south-southwest |
Bemboka is a locality in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 566. The locality covers an area of 334.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 215 m above sea level. It lies approximately 341 km south-southwest of Sydney. Bemboka is located at 36.6158°S, 149.5312°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2550. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bemboka rests in a fertile valley, a green jewel cupped by rolling hills that soften into the wider Bega Valley landscape. It lies 208.8 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 185°T), and is situated 28.9 km west-north-west of Bega. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the sweet perfume of blooming wattles. Sheep graze in emerald paddies, their fleece a stark white against the vibrant grass, while the Bemboka River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the heart of the district, reflecting the vast, ever-changing Australian sky. The surrounding hills, cloaked in a mosaic of gum trees and denser bushland, hum with the quiet industry of insects and the calls of unseen birds, their shadows stretching long and cool as the day begins to wane.
The story of Bemboka is deeply entwined with the pastoral legacy of the region, a history etched into the very fields and the sturdy architecture of its older buildings. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily through sheep farming, a tradition that continues to shape the local economy and the character of Bemboka itself. Evidence of this enduring connection to the land can be seen in the well-maintained fences and the quiet diligence of those who work the soil. The annual Bemboka Show, a vibrant gathering that celebrates the agricultural prowess of the district, serves as a vivid reminder of these deep-rooted traditions, drawing neighbours and visitors alike to share in the pride of this close-knit community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bemboka, 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 Bemboka, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bemboka includes the postcode (2550), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bega Valley 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 Bemboka 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. |