Budawang, 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 Budawang, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Budawang |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.40558 |
| Longitude | 150.06053 |
| Population | 14 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 198.8 km² |
| Elevation | 702 m |
| Postcode | 2622 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 201 km south-southwest |
Budawang 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 14. The locality covers an area of 198.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 702 m above sea level. It lies approximately 201 km south-southwest of Sydney. Budawang is located at 35.4056°S, 150.0605°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2622. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Budawang lies in a pocket of rolling country, where the coastal plains begin to fold upwards towards the rugged escarpment. It lies 79.5 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 158°T), and is situated 23.0 km east of Braidwood. The land here is a mosaic of emerald pastures and darker, bushier stands of gum, interspersed with the occasional weathered fence line that speaks of patient cultivation. A fine dust, the colour of dried ochre, often settles on the leaves of the roadside wattles, a subtle testament to the dry winds that sweep in from the west, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and distant eucalypt forests. The air itself often feels thick with the promise of rain, a humid stillness that can break into sudden, drenching downpours, leaving the landscape a vibrant, glistening green.
The story of Budawang is one etched in the practicalities of the land, a history of farmers and graziers who wrestled a living from this fertile, yet sometimes unforgiving, terrain. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich grazing land, cleared the timber and established their properties, their efforts now reflected in the sturdy, if sometimes dilapidated, farmhouses that dot the district. The local economy remains rooted in agriculture, with sheep and cattle grazing forming the backbone, though a growing number of smaller holdings are dedicated to hobby farms and artisanal produce, a gentle shift in focus. The nearby national park, a formidable wall of ancient rainforest and heath, offers a wild counterpoint to the cultivated paddocks, its trails a draw for those seeking a deeper communion with the untamed beauty of the region, and its shadows often hold a cool, damp breath even on the hottest days.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Budawang, 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 Budawang, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Budawang includes the postcode (2622), 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 Budawang 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. |