Berrambool, 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 Berrambool, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Berrambool |
| 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 | -36.88086 |
| Longitude | 149.90832 |
| Population | 430 |
| Density | 661.5 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 2548 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 355 km south-southwest |
Berrambool 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 430. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 661.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 355 km south-southwest of Sydney. Berrambool is located at 36.8809°S, 149.9083°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2548. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Berrambool rests in a fold of the Bega Valley, where the land begins its gentle descent towards the coast, its character shaped by the ancient hills and the ever-present whisper of the sea. It lies 238.1 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 176°T), and is situated 1.9 km north-north-east of Merimbula. The air here carries a subtle salinity, a reminder of the proximity to the ocean, even when the direct line of sight is obscured by rolling pastures and stands of towering gum trees. The landscape is a mosaic of greens and browns, the emerald of well-watered paddocks giving way to the ochre of drier earth, all softened by the haze of a warm Australian sun. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain, imbuing the scene with a quiet, contemplative beauty.
This is a place where the echoes of pastoral heritage are still audible, where the land has long sustained livelihoods through grazing and mixed farming. Berrambool retains a connection to its agricultural roots, though the economy has diversified, with a growing appreciation for local produce and the emerging allure of artisanal food and wine drawing visitors. The proximity to the coast has also woven a thread of tourism into the fabric of Berrambool, attracting those seeking a more tranquil experience than the busier seaside towns further south. The rhythm of life here is measured, a steady beat dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a stark contrast to the frenetic pulse of larger centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Berrambool, 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 Berrambool, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Berrambool includes the postcode (2548), 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 Berrambool 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. |