Comerong Island, 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 Comerong Island, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Comerong Island |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.88336 |
| Longitude | 150.73164 |
| Population | 11 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 13.7 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 121 km south-southwest |
Comerong Island 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 11. The locality covers an area of 13.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 121 km south-southwest of Sydney. Comerong Island is located at 34.8834°S, 150.7316°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Comerong Island breathes with the salty tang of the Tasman Sea, a sliver of land cradled between the Shoalhaven River and its delta. It lies 52.7 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 196°T), and is situated 11.3 km east of Nowra. Here, the landscape unfolds in a tapestry of mangrove-lined channels and shifting sand dunes, a haven for wading birds whose calls punctuate the quietude. Low-lying plains, carpeted in resilient grasses and hardy coastal shrubs, stretch towards the open ocean, where the constant murmur of waves forms a ceaseless soundtrack. The air itself feels thick with moisture, carrying the scent of salt and decaying vegetation, a primal perfume that clings to the skin. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal haze, casts a pale, diffused glow, softening the edges of the world and lending a dreamlike quality to the afternoon.
Historically, Comerong Island has been a place of passage and quiet existence, its development shaped by the ebb and flow of the river and the sea. Early European settlers, drawn by the fertile river flats, established farms that still form the backbone of the local economy, with cattle grazing on pastures that have known generations of care. The island’s isolation, a defining characteristic, has fostered a sense of self-reliance and a gentle pace of life, where the day’s activities are often dictated by the tides and the seasons. While not a hub of grand industry, its modest output of agricultural produce and the burgeoning appeal for nature-based tourism contribute to its distinct economic character. The quiet beauty of its natural environment, particularly its birdlife and the intricate ecosystems of its waterways, remains its most enduring and distinctive attribute, drawing visitors seeking solace and connection with the wild.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Comerong Island, 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 Comerong Island, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Comerong Island 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 Comerong Island 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. |