Bendalong, 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 Bendalong, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Bendalong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.23225 |
| Longitude | 150.5019 |
| Population | 86 |
| Density | 5.9 /km² |
| Area | 14.6 km² |
| Elevation | 62 m |
| Postcode | 2539 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 165 km south-southwest |
Bendalong 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 86. The locality covers an area of 14.6 km², giving a population density of about 5.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 62 m above sea level. It lies approximately 165 km south-southwest of Sydney. Bendalong is located at 35.2323°S, 150.5019°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2539. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bendalong rests on a stretch of coastline where the land gently slopes towards the Tasman Sea, a place where the air carries the constant murmur of the ocean and the scent of salt spray. It lies 89.0 km south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 128°T), and is situated 14.4 km north-north-east of Ulladulla. The landscape here is a harmonious blend of low coastal dunes, cloaked in hardy, wind-sculpted vegetation, and pockets of coastal heath, vibrant with wildflowers in season. To the west, the terrain rises subtly, giving way to grazing pastures and the scattered eucalyptus forests that define the inland reaches of the Shoalhaven. The beaches themselves are a defining feature, long arcs of pale sand meeting the restless, turquoise water, their character shifting from sheltered coves to more exposed stretches that welcome the rolling surf. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, can possess a luminous quality, casting a warm, golden hue over the dunes and the gentle swell of the sea.
The history of Bendalong is intrinsically tied to the sea and the land that sustains it. For generations, this coastline has been a place of sustenance and passage, its traditional custodians holding a deep connection to the rhythms of the ocean and the terrestrial bounty. The establishment of European settlement brought with it a focus on grazing and agriculture, the fertile coastal plains supporting dairy herds and the cultivation of various crops, a heritage still visible in the patchwork of paddocks bordering the town. More recently, tourism has become a significant thread in the local economy, drawing visitors to its renowned surf breaks and the tranquil beauty of its beaches. The nearby waters, rich with marine life, have long supported a modest but dedicated fishing fleet, their colourful boats a familiar sight in the small harbours. Bendalong maintains a palpable sense of unhurried life, a place where the day unfolds at the pace of the tides and the changing seasons, a quiet counterpoint to the bustling cities further afield.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bendalong, 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 Bendalong, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bendalong includes the postcode (2539), 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 Bendalong 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. |