Burrier, 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 Burrier, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Burrier |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.87785 |
| Longitude | 150.43809 |
| Population | 40 |
| Density | 3.3 /km² |
| Area | 12.2 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 133 km south-southwest |
Burrier 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 40. The locality covers an area of 12.2 km², giving a population density of about 3.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 133 km south-southwest of Sydney. Burrier is located at 34.8779°S, 150.4381°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Burrier rests in a gentle fold of the land, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of Australian bush, spill down towards the broad, silvered expanse of the Shoalhaven River. It lies 64.9 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 219°T), and is situated 12.6 km west of North Nowra. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus and the distant murmur of cicadas, a constant hum that underpins the quietude. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, paints the landscape in shifting shades of ochre and emerald, catching the dew on the tussocky grasses and glinting off the slow-moving water. The earth itself feels ancient, a rich, dark loam that yields readily to the plough and promises sustenance.
The story of Burrier is one of quiet resilience, a narrative etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring connection to the land and the river that has shaped its fortunes. For generations, its economy has been tied to the fertile soil, with dairy farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local enterprise, the gentle lowing of cattle a familiar sound on the morning air. The Shoalhaven River, a vital artery, has always been central, providing water for the farms and a pathway for early travellers and commerce. While larger centres have drawn away some of its younger generations, Burrier retains a distinct character, a place where the pace of life allows for lingering conversations on verandahs and a deep appreciation for the enduring beauty of its surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burrier, 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 Burrier, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Burrier 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 Burrier 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. |