Cronulla, 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 Cronulla, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Cronulla |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.05834 |
| Longitude | 151.15147 |
| Population | 17,703 |
| Density | 3260.2 /km² |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 2230 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 22 km south-southwest |
Cronulla is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 17,703. The locality covers an area of 5.4 km², giving a population density of about 3260.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km south-southwest of Sydney. Cronulla is located at 34.0583°S, 151.1515°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2230.
Cronulla greets the traveller with the briny kiss of the Tasman Sea, its coastline a rugged embrace of golden sand and windswept dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see. It lies 11.6 km south-south-east of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 157°T), and is situated 12.2 km south-south-east of Bexley. The air, thick with the scent of salt and eucalyptus, hums with the ceaseless rhythm of the waves, a constant, soothing roar that underpins the everyday life of this sun-kissed locale. Here, the land dips and rises with a gentle grace, framing the azure expanse of the Pacific with swathes of coastal heath and hardy native grasses that cling tenaciously to the sandy soil. The light, particularly as the day begins its slow surrender to dusk, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the water, transforming the familiar surf into a shimmering, liquid gold.
This stretch of shore, once a vital meeting place for Indigenous peoples, now pulsates with a vibrant, modern energy. Cronulla's history is etched not just in its ancient dunes but in the weathered timber of its older buildings, remnants of a time when fishing fleets and a burgeoning tourism industry first drew people to its shores. The local economy, while still nodding to its maritime roots with a lively café culture and surf shops catering to the endless stream of wave-riders, has diversified, embracing the flow of commuters and families drawn to its enviable lifestyle. The iconic surf breaks, a globally recognised drawcard, continue to define much of Cronulla's character, a constant reminder of the powerful natural forces that shape this spirited corner of the Sutherland Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cronulla, 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 Cronulla, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cronulla includes the postcode (2230), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire 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 Cronulla 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. |