Benandarah, 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 Benandarah, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Benandarah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.63466 |
| Longitude | 150.21351 |
| Population | 190 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 128.6 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 2536 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 216 km south-southwest |
Benandarah is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 190. The locality covers an area of 128.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 216 km south-southwest of Sydney. Benandarah is located at 35.6347°S, 150.2135°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2536. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Benandarah sprawls where the coastal plain begins its gentle rise towards the hinterland, a scatter of dwellings and businesses breathing the salt-laced air. It lies 108.4 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 156°T), and is situated 9.0 km north-north-east of Batemans Bay. The land here is a muted tapestry of greens and browns, where hardy coastal grasses and scattered gums speak of resilience against the prevailing winds that carry the scent of the nearby ocean. A quiet charm pervades the place, a sense of enduring connection to the sea and the fertile earth that underpins its existence. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, softens the edges of the landscape, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the paddocks and glide over the rooftops.
The story of Benandarah is one of quiet industry, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the surrounding land and sea. While farming and grazing have long been cornerstones, the proximity to the coast has also fostered a connection to the fishing industry, with small boats often seen heading out from the sheltering inlets. In more recent times, tourism has become an increasingly important facet of Benandarah's character, drawing visitors to its relaxed pace and the natural beauty of its environs, including access to the vast expanse of the Eurobodalla National Park which borders its southern edges. The echoes of past endeavours are subtle, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, a testament to the enduring spirit of this coastal locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Benandarah, 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 Benandarah, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Benandarah 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 Benandarah 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. |