Coolumburra, 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 Coolumburra, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Coolumburra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.04664 |
| Longitude | 150.10739 |
| Area | 42.9 km² |
| Postcode | 2622 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 165 km southwest |
Coolumburra is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 42.9 km². It lies approximately 165 km southwest of Sydney. Coolumburra is located at 35.0466°S, 150.1074°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2622. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Coolumburra lies on a broad sweep of coastline, a place where the coastal plain gently slopes towards the Tasman Sea. It lies 48.3 km south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 134°T), and is situated 43.5 km west-north-west of Sussex Inlet. The air here carries the tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the land itself is a mosaic of coastal heath, pockets of eucalypt forest, and the occasional dairy pasture. The light at dusk often settles with a pearly luminescence, softening the edges of the scrub and lending a quiet dignity to the scattered homesteads. The terrain, though generally low-lying, is punctuated by gentle rises that offer sweeping views of the water and the neighbouring inlets, a landscape that feels both open and intimately enclosed by its natural boundaries.
Historically, Coolumburra’s story is entwined with the hardy pioneers who first settled this fertile stretch of coast. Early industries revolved around timber felling and dairy farming, traditions that still cast a long shadow, with the creamy richness of local butter a point of quiet pride. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the allure of the coast has drawn a growing tourism sector, particularly to the magnificent beaches and the sheltered waters of the nearby bay, which are popular with weekenders and fishing enthusiasts alike. The rhythm of life in Coolumburra is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a pace that invites a contemplative engagement with the natural world and the enduring spirit of the people who call this place home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coolumburra, 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 Coolumburra, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Coolumburra includes the postcode (2622), 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 Coolumburra 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. |