Bream Beach, 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 Bream Beach, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Bream Beach |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.10862 |
| Longitude | 150.66139 |
| Population | 12 |
| Density | 31.6 /km² |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 147 km south-southwest |
Bream Beach 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 12. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km², giving a population density of about 31.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 147 km south-southwest of Sydney. Bream Beach is located at 35.1086°S, 150.6614°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bream Beach lies as a quiet sentinel on the southern Shoalhaven coastline, a place where the land yields gracefully to the vast expanse of the Tasman Sea. It lies 78.5 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 195°T), and is situated 3.2 km east-south-east of Sanctuary Point. Here, the coastal heath, a resilient tapestry of hardy shrubs and wildflowers, spills down towards shores of pale, rippled sand, punctuated by weathered rock formations that catch the salty spray. The air itself carries a distinct tang, a blend of brine and the subtle perfume of native flora, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Inland, the terrain gently rises, forming low headlands that offer sweeping views, their slopes softened by a scattering of coastal trees whose branches often lean seaward, as if perpetually listening to the ocean's murmur. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the landscape in a warm, golden hue that softens the edges of the dunes and lends a dreamlike feel to the scene.
Historically, the Shoalhaven region has been shaped by its fertile river valleys and its rich coastal resources, and Bream Beach, though a smaller part of this larger narrative, has its own subtle story. While not a site of major industrial booms or grand settlements, its character is intrinsically linked to the sea and the land’s capacity to sustain. Generations have likely found livelihood and solace here, perhaps through small-scale fishing or by utilising the land for grazing, the echoes of which can still be felt in the quietude. Today, Bream Beach retains a sense of its past, its economy subtly influenced by the enduring draw of its natural beauty, attracting those seeking a more tranquil coastal experience rather than the bustle of larger tourist hubs. The rhythm of life here feels measured, dictated by the tides and the changing seasons, a gentle hum rather than a clamour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bream Beach, 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 Bream Beach, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bream Beach 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 Bream Beach 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. |