Corrimal, 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 Corrimal, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Corrimal |
| 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 | -34.36989 |
| Longitude | 150.88867 |
| Population | 6,424 |
| Density | 1267.1 /km² |
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 2518 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 63 km south-southwest |
Corrimal is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,424. The locality covers an area of 5.1 km², giving a population density of about 1267.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 63 km south-southwest of Sydney. Corrimal is located at 34.3699°S, 150.8887°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2518.
Corrimal rests against the Illawarra escarpment, a verdant wall that rises abruptly from the coastal plain, its slopes often shrouded in a soft, grey mist that lends a hushed reverence to the landscape. It lies 6.5 km north of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 358°T), and is situated 2.6 km south-south-west of Woonona. The town itself is a collection of streets that fan out towards the shimmering blue of the Pacific, the air carrying the faint, briny tang of the ocean even miles inland. Here, the land breathes with a humid, subtropical vigour, the dense green of the surrounding hills a constant reminder of the fertile ground that underpins this place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal haze, can be remarkably bright, casting sharp shadows that define the contours of the terrain and the colours of the rooftops below.
The history of Corrimal is deeply entwined with the bounty of the earth, particularly its rich coal seams. For generations, the pulse of the region beat to the rhythm of the mines, a legacy that has shaped the character of its people and the very fabric of the town. While the era of deep mining has largely passed, echoes of this industrious past remain, visible in the sturdy architecture and the resilient spirit of its inhabitants. Today, Corrimal’s economy has diversified, embracing retail, services, and a growing connection to the broader Wollongong metropolitan area, yet the proximity to the dramatic sweep of the escarpment and the accessible beaches to the east continues to draw a steady flow of visitors, offering a blend of coastal charm and the enduring strength of its industrial heritage.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Corrimal, 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 Corrimal, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Corrimal includes the postcode (2518), 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 Corrimal 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. |