Croom, 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 Croom, in the Shellharbour City Council local government area.
| Locality | Croom |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shellharbour City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.59505 |
| Longitude | 150.81919 |
| Population | 101 |
| Density | 5.4 /km² |
| Area | 18.7 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 2527 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 88 km south-southwest |
Croom is a locality in the Shellharbour City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 101. The locality covers an area of 18.7 km², giving a population density of about 5.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 88 km south-southwest of Sydney. Croom is located at 34.5951°S, 150.8192°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2527.
Croom lies as a quiet breath held between the rolling shoulders of the Illawarra escarpment and the distant shimmer of the Pacific. It lies 19.7 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 199°T), and is situated 4.2 km east-south-east of Albion Park. Here, the land softens into a mosaic of green paddocks, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of gum trees that have weathered countless seasons. The air itself carries a gentle, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil after a morning shower and the subtle perfume of wild honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. Evenings often bring a particular quality of light, a hazy, golden wash that softens the edges of the landscape, making the distant hills seem like sleeping giants.
The history of Croom is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring rhythm of the land and the quiet industry it has fostered. For generations, its fertile soils have yielded sustenance, with dairy farming having been a cornerstone of its economy, the contented lowing of cattle a familiar sound that once echoed across the valleys. Evidence of this pastoral past can still be seen in the sturdy stone walls that divide fields, remnants of labour-intensive days. While the agricultural landscape has seen shifts, a spirit of local enterprise persists, with small businesses serving the neighbouring communities and a quiet pride in Croom's ability to endure. The proximity to the larger coastal centres has also influenced its character, offering a peaceful refuge for those who appreciate a life lived at a more measured pace, a place where the day unfolds with a gentle, predictable cadence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Croom, 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 Croom, in the Shellharbour City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Croom includes the postcode (2527), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Shellharbour 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 Croom 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. |