Coalcliff, 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 Coalcliff, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Coalcliff |
| 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 | -34.24501 |
| Longitude | 150.97047 |
| Population | 175 |
| Density | 97.8 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 89 m |
| Postcode | 2508 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 47 km south-southwest |
Coalcliff 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 175. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 97.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 89 m above sea level. It lies approximately 47 km south-southwest of Sydney. Coalcliff is located at 34.2450°S, 150.9705°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2508.
Coalcliff spills down a rugged escarpment towards the restless Pacific, a place where the land gives way with a dramatic flourish to the sea. It lies 21.6 km north-north-east of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 20°T), and is situated 13.2 km north-north-east of Woonona. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of salt spray mingling with the damp, earthy perfume of rainforest clinging precariously to the slopes, a vibrant green carpet against the bruised blues of the ocean. Steeply pitched streets wind past houses that seem to cling to the hillside, their verandahs offering sweeping views of the endless horizon, a constant reminder of the vastness beyond this narrow coastal strip. The very geology of Coalcliff speaks of ancient forces, with dark volcanic rock forming the bones of the land, a stark contrast to the soft, yielding sand of its small, sun-drenched beaches.
The history of Coalcliff is etched in the very earth, deeply entwined with the relentless extraction of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, a vein of black treasure that shaped its fortunes and its character. For generations, the rhythm of life in Coalcliff was dictated by the clang of machinery and the dusty breath of the mines, a labour that forged a proud, resilient community. Though the era of large-scale mining has largely receded, the legacy remains, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, a reminder of the sweat and toil that built this place. Today, Coalcliff embraces a more gentle economy, its stunning natural beauty drawing a different kind of visitor, one who comes to walk its coastal tracks, to breathe in the invigorating sea air, and to witness the spectacular sunsets that paint the sky in hues of fiery orange and soft lavender, a daily masterpiece unfurling above the waves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coalcliff, 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 Coalcliff, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Coalcliff includes the postcode (2508), 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 Coalcliff 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. |