Congo, 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 Congo, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Congo |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.95655 |
| Longitude | 150.13518 |
| Population | 240 |
| Density | 23.4 /km² |
| Area | 10.2 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 2537 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 252 km south-southwest |
Congo is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 240. The locality covers an area of 10.2 km², giving a population density of about 23.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 252 km south-southwest of Sydney. Congo is located at 35.9566°S, 150.1352°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2537. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Congo lies cradled between the restless Tasman Sea and the whispering Bega River, a place where the air itself carries the brine of the ocean and the sweet, damp scent of river gums. It lies 139.8 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 165°T), and is situated 7.6 km south-east of Moruya. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: rugged sandstone outcrops plunge towards the surf, their weathered faces painted with lichen and salt spray, while further inland, the land softens into rolling hills cloaked in a dense, vibrant green. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal mist, falls in broad, golden swathes across the coastal heath, igniting the hardy wildflowers and casting long shadows that stretch towards the horizon. It is a place where the sea's constant roar is the dominant sound, a deep, resonant pulse that shapes the very character of Congo.
For generations, the bounty of the ocean and the fertile river flats have sustained the people of Congo. Early European settlers, drawn by the promise of rich fishing grounds and timber, established a hardy presence, their stories now woven into the quiet hum of the locality. While larger centres have shifted their focus, Congo retains a connection to its past, its economy still subtly influenced by the rhythm of the tides and the seasons. The nearby national parks offer a sanctuary for native wildlife, and the unhurried pace of life here allows for a deep appreciation of the natural world, a rare commodity in a bustling modern age.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Congo, 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 Congo, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Congo includes the postcode (2537), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Eurobodalla Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Congo 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. |