Catalina, 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 Catalina, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Catalina |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.72985 |
| Longitude | 150.18497 |
| Population | 2,281 |
| Density | 592.5 /km² |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Elevation | 65 m |
| Postcode | 2536 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 227 km south-southwest |
Catalina is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,281. The locality covers an area of 3.9 km², giving a population density of about 592.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 65 m above sea level. It lies approximately 227 km south-southwest of Sydney. Catalina is located at 35.7298°S, 150.1850°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2536. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Catalina's embrace of the coast is undeniable, a stretch of land where the whisper of the sea is a constant companion. It lies 117.2 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 159°T), and is situated 2.7 km south-south-east of Batemans Bay. Low-slung dunes, softened by tough grasses that catch the salty breeze, give way to a gentle slope of land dotted with hardy native shrubs and the occasional wind-sculpted gum tree. The air here carries the tang of brine and the faint, sweet perfume of coastal heath, a scent that clings to everything. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, can cast a pale, silvery light across the landscape, illuminating the subtle greens and browns of the terrain. The rhythm of Catalina is dictated by the tides and the shifting patterns of the ocean, a quiet pulse that underlies the everyday comings and goings.
The history of Catalina is intertwined with the broader settlement of the Eurobodalla Shire, a region shaped by timber cutters, fishermen, and early settlers drawn to the fertile coastal strip and the bounty of the sea. While not a hub of heavy industry, the local economy has long been bolstered by its connection to the water, with fishing fleets bringing in their catches and tourism providing a steady stream of visitors drawn to the natural beauty and relaxed pace. Evidence of this heritage can be seen in the weathered jetties and the small boat harbour, where the colours of the fishing boats are mirrored in the calm waters. For generations, Catalina has been a place where the land meets the sea, a quiet corner of the coast where life unfolds with a gentle, enduring character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Catalina, 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 Catalina, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Catalina includes the postcode (2536), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Eurobodalla Shire 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 Catalina 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. |