Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Cleveland |
| 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 | -34.50364 |
| Longitude | 150.76871 |
| Population | 25 |
| Density | 7.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 2530 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 81 km south-southwest |
Cleveland is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 25. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 7.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 81 km south-southwest of Sydney. Cleveland is located at 34.5036°S, 150.7687°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2530.
Cleveland is a place where the coastal plains begin their gentle rise towards the escarpment, a subtle transition that shapes its character. It lies 14.0 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 233°T), and is situated 8.8 km north of Albion Park. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the nearby ocean, a constant whisper that mingles with the scent of damp earth after a rain shower. Roads, some still bearing the red dust of the hinterland, snake between properties where well-tended gardens spill over picket fences, a riot of bougainvillea and hibiscus against the weathered timber of old houses. The light, particularly as afternoon softens towards evening, casts long, painterly shadows, imbuing the landscape with a quiet, almost melancholic beauty. Here, the land breathes, a fertile expanse dotted with grazing cattle and stands of gum trees that rustle secrets in the breeze.
Historically, Cleveland’s fortunes have been tied to the land and its proximity to the sea. Early settlers found fertile soil suitable for dairy farming and small-scale agriculture, a legacy that still colours the local economy, with roadside stalls offering fresh produce a common sight. While the whispers of coal mining echo from the neighbouring Illawarra Escarpment, Cleveland itself has maintained a more pastoral identity, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the tides rather than the relentless hum of industry. The town’s character is one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered its share of changes, holding onto a distinct sense of place that resonates with those who call Cleveland home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cleveland includes the postcode (2530), 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 Cleveland 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. |