Cordeaux Heights, 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 Cordeaux Heights, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Cordeaux Heights |
| 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 | -34.44493 |
| Longitude | 150.8286 |
| Population | 4,486 |
| Density | 1335.1 /km² |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 2526 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 73 km south-southwest |
Cordeaux Heights is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,486. The locality covers an area of 3.4 km², giving a population density of about 1335.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 73 km south-southwest of Sydney. Cordeaux Heights is located at 34.4449°S, 150.8286°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2526.
Cordeaux Heights rises from the coastal plain, a sprawl of suburban development clinging to the slopes that overlook the Illawarra escarpment. It lies 6.0 km west-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 252°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-south-west of Woonona. The air here carries the faint, damp scent of eucalypt forests, a subtle counterpoint to the salty tang that drifts inland from the neighbouring coastline. Streets snake through undulating terrain, lined with homes whose terracotta roofs bake under the persistent Australian sun, while pockets of bushland, vibrant with native flora, interrupt the orderly rows of fences and manicured lawns. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast long, dramatic shadows across the valleys, painting the landscape in hues of ochre and deep green.
The history of Cordeaux Heights is entwined with the broader development of the Illawarra region, its origins tracing back to the agricultural endeavours that first settled this fertile land. While not a primary mining centre itself, its proximity to the coalfields that have long powered the region's economy has shaped its character, providing a residential base for many who work in those industries. The local economy is now more diverse, with a significant portion of its residents commuting to larger centres, but a distinct sense of community persists, fostered by local shops and parks where the rhythm of everyday life unfolds at a pace that still acknowledges the landscape. The nearby escarpment, a constant, imposing presence, serves as a visual reminder of the ancient geological forces that shaped this place, its rugged beauty a backdrop to the more recent human endeavour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cordeaux Heights, 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 Cordeaux Heights, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cordeaux Heights includes the postcode (2526), 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 Cordeaux Heights 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. |