Carrington Falls, 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 Carrington Falls, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
| Locality | Carrington Falls |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.64208 |
| Longitude | 150.65208 |
| Population | 20 |
| Density | 1.4 /km² |
| Area | 14.6 km² |
| Elevation | 559 m |
| Postcode | 2577 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 100 km south-southwest |
Carrington Falls is a locality in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 20. The locality covers an area of 14.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 559 m above sea level. It lies approximately 100 km south-southwest of Sydney. Carrington Falls is located at 34.6421°S, 150.6521°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2577. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Carrington Falls spills over the escarpment in a breathtaking display of nature's raw power. It lies 32.3 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 223°T), and is situated 13.1 km west-south-west of Albion Park. The air here carries a crispness, a cool breath drawn from the surrounding dense eucalypt forests that cloak the rolling hills of the Illawarra Plateau. Beneath the towering gums, the landscape descends dramatically, revealing a series of cascades that tumble into fern-laden gullies, their waters a clear, dark ribbon against the moss-covered rock. Sunlight, when it penetrates the canopy, paints fleeting patterns on the damp earth, and the constant murmur of falling water creates a soothing, ever-present soundtrack. The terrain is rugged and untamed in places, a testament to the forces that shaped it, yet patches of manicured parkland offer gentle invitations to pause and absorb the grandeur.
The history of Carrington Falls is deeply intertwined with the land's natural bounty. For generations, this area was a vital catchment, its waterways feeding the burgeoning settlements below. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant timber, carved out a life here, their efforts shaping the character of the plateau. While agriculture and grazing have long been pillars of the local economy, the sheer spectacle of the falls has increasingly drawn visitors, transforming tourism into a significant contributor to Carrington Falls' prosperity. The region's geological story is written in the very rocks that form the waterfalls, a narrative of ancient forces that continues to captivate those who journey to this captivating corner of New South Wales.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carrington Falls, 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 Carrington Falls, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
Detailed location data for Carrington Falls includes the postcode (2577), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama), 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 Carrington Falls 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. |