Depot Beach, 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 Depot Beach, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Depot Beach |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.62559 |
| Longitude | 150.31925 |
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 17.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 32 m |
| Postcode | 2536 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 212 km south-southwest |
Depot Beach is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 37. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 17.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 212 km south-southwest of Sydney. Depot Beach is located at 35.6256°S, 150.3193°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2536. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Depot Beach unfolds as a serene crescent of pale sand, cradled by the emerald embrace of coastal forest. It lies 111.8 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 151°T), and is situated 11.2 km north-east of Long Beach. The air here carries the bracing tang of salt and the subtle perfume of gum leaves, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Behind the beach, the land rises in a series of gentle slopes, cloaked in a dense, verdant growth of eucalypts and ferns, their shadows stretching long and cool across the sand as the afternoon wears on. The ocean itself breathes a steady rhythm, its waves unfurling in soft sighs against the shore, a timeless cadence that dictates the pace of life in this secluded corner of the coast.
Historically, Depot Beach was a place of passage and provision, a convenient anchorage for vessels navigating the rugged coastline in days before more established harbours. Its economy, once tethered to the sea and the surrounding hinterland, now leans towards the quiet allure of tourism, drawing visitors seeking the unspoiled beauty of its natural setting. Bushwalking trails snake through the surrounding national park, offering glimpses of native wildlife and panoramic views of the coastline, while the clear waters invite exploration for those drawn to the ocean’s embrace. The nearby settlements, though small, contribute to a sense of community, fostering a laid-back atmosphere where the day’s most pressing concerns often revolve around the tide and the changing colours of the sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Depot Beach, 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 Depot Beach, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Depot Beach includes the postcode (2536), 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 Depot Beach 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. |