Broughton, 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 Broughton, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Broughton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.75635 |
| Longitude | 150.72682 |
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Postcode | 2535 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 108 km south-southwest |
Broughton is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 5.1 km². It lies approximately 108 km south-southwest of Sydney. Broughton is located at 34.7563°S, 150.7268°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2535. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Broughton rests on the edge of the Shoalhaven's embrace, where rolling country, softened by countless seasons, slopes gently towards the coast. It lies 39.4 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 202°T), and is situated 14.4 km south-west of Kiama. The air here carries a faint salt tang, a whisper from the nearby ocean, and the land itself feels alive, a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker, richer earth. Sunlight, when it filters through the ubiquitous gum trees, paints shifting patterns on the dusty tracks, and the quiet hum of insects forms a constant, drowsy soundtrack. The character of Broughton is one of understated resilience, a place that has weathered its share of storms and continues to stand, solid and unassuming, under the vast Australian sky.
The story of Broughton is etched in the very land it occupies, a narrative of resourceful settlers who found their living from the fertile plains and the bounty of the sea. Historically, this region thrived on agriculture and grazing, the deep, dark soil yielding crops and supporting herds that once formed the backbone of its economy. Though the agricultural pulse has softened somewhat, the land’s generosity still sustains a scattering of farms, their fences tracing neat lines across the undulating terrain. Nearby waterways, once vital arteries for transport and fishing, now offer tranquil reflections and opportunities for recreation, drawing a steady trickle of visitors who appreciate Broughton’s unhurried pace and authentic country charm. The local economy now leans towards a blend of smaller-scale farming and a growing tourism sector, attracted by the natural beauty and the quiet authenticity that defines Broughton.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Broughton, 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 Broughton, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Broughton includes the postcode (2535), 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 Broughton 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. |