Bulli, 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 Bulli, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Bulli |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollongong City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.32679 |
| Longitude | 150.90077 |
| Population | 6,025 |
| Density | 752.2 /km² |
| Area | 8.0 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 2516 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 58 km south-southwest |
Bulli is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,025. The locality covers an area of 8.0 km², giving a population density of about 752.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 58 km south-southwest of Sydney. Bulli is located at 34.3268°S, 150.9008°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2516.
Bulli rests at the foot of the Illawarra escarpment, a verdant rampart that plunges dramatically towards the Pacific. It lies 11.3 km north of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 5°T), and is situated 2.6 km north of Woonona. The air here carries the briny tang of the ocean, mingling with the sweet, damp scent of rainforest that clings to the steep slopes above. The town itself spills down towards a coastline of rugged beauty, where dark volcanic rock meets the restless grey-blue of the sea. Gnarled fig trees, their roots gripping the earth with ancient tenacity, cast dappled shade over pavements, and the distant rumble of surf is a constant, rhythmic pulse. Beyond the immediate embrace of the escarpment, the land unfurls into a patchwork of suburban gardens, their colours vibrant under the often-soft light of the coastal sky.
For generations, the deep seams of coal beneath Bulli's soil have shaped its fortunes, a legacy etched into the very character of the place. The echoes of the mining era, with its triumphs and tragedies, linger in the town's weathered buildings and in the stories whispered by older residents. While mining has receded, the spirit of industry remains, now expressed in a thriving local economy that embraces tourism, small businesses, and the enduring pull of its stunning natural setting. Bulli’s beaches, from the popular stretches of sand to the more secluded coves, are a constant draw, offering solace and recreation to those who call this place home and to the many travellers who discover its quiet charm. The escarpment, a silent sentinel, continues to define the horizon, a constant reminder of the powerful geological forces that sculpted this unique corner of the coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bulli, 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 Bulli, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bulli includes the postcode (2516), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollongong City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Bulli 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. |