Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Berkeley |
| 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 | -34.48156 |
| Longitude | 150.84292 |
| Population | 7,559 |
| Density | 1048.4 /km² |
| Area | 7.2 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2506 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 76 km south-southwest |
Berkeley is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,559. The locality covers an area of 7.2 km², giving a population density of about 1048.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 76 km south-southwest of Sydney. Berkeley is located at 34.4816°S, 150.8429°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2506.
Berkeley unfolds as a coastal suburb with a distinctive character, where the gentle rise of the land meets the expansive blue of the Pacific. It lies 7.4 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 216°T), and is situated 12.8 km north-north-east of Albion Park. Its landscape is a pleasing mix of suburban streets winding through pockets of native bushland, the air often carrying the faint, salty tang of the ocean that lies just beyond the immediate neighbourhood. Tall, mature gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, punctuate the skyline, offering shade and a haven for abundant birdlife, their calls a constant, lively soundtrack to the everyday ebb and flow of life in Berkeley. The terrain here isn't dramatically steep, but rather a series of soft undulations that guide the eye towards glimpses of the water, suggesting a quiet connection to the sea that shapes its identity.
Historically, Berkeley's development has been intrinsically linked to the broader industrial heritage of the Illawarra region, though its own story is one of more measured growth and suburban consolidation. While heavy industry has been a defining feature of neighbouring areas, Berkeley has cultivated a more residential feel, its local economy supported by a mix of services and retail, catering to the needs of its growing population. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offer quiet channels for recreation and contribute to the feeling of a place that respects its natural surroundings. There's a palpable sense of community here, a quiet pride in its coastal setting and the established neighbourhoods that have been shaped over generations, a feeling that settles in the air as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky with hues of orange and rose.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Berkeley includes the postcode (2506), 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 Berkeley 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. |