Berrara, 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 Berrara, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Berrara |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.20632 |
| Longitude | 150.55163 |
| Population | 284 |
| Density | 383.8 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 160 km south-southwest |
Berrara 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 284. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 383.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 160 km south-southwest of Sydney. Berrara is located at 35.2063°S, 150.5516°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Berrara rests on a curve of the South Coast, its landscape a gentle embrace of coastal heath and scattered woodlands. It lies 91.0 km south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 125°T), and is situated 13.4 km south-south-west of Sanctuary Point. The air here carries the unmistakable tang of salt, a constant companion that softens the edges of the day and paints the sky in hues of bruised plum and pale apricot as dusk descends. The terrain slopes subtly towards the water, a mosaic of sandy tracks and grassy clearings where the native flora, resilient and wind-scoured, finds purchase. It’s a place where the rhythm of the tides seems to dictate the pace of life, a quiet hum beneath the chatter of lorikeets and the distant sigh of the ocean.
The history of Berrara is a story whispered on the sea breeze, a legacy of those who first walked this land and the subsequent generations who sought sustenance from its shores. Early settlers found a living in the rich fishing grounds and the hardy grazing potential of the surrounding hills, laying the foundations for a local economy that has always been tethered to the natural bounty of the region. While tourism now plays a significant role, drawing visitors to its sheltered coves and the promise of sun-drenched afternoons, the echoes of earlier industries remain, a subtle undercurrent to the modern-day bustle. The distinctive character of Berrara is in this enduring connection to the coast, a place where the land and the sea have always held sway, shaping both its past and its present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Berrara, 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 Berrara, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Berrara includes the postcode (2540), 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 Berrara 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. |