Dolphin Point, 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 Dolphin Point, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Dolphin Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.40141 |
| Longitude | 150.44349 |
| Population | 177 |
| Density | 120.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 2539 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 184 km south-southwest |
Dolphin Point 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 177. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 120.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 184 km south-southwest of Sydney. Dolphin Point is located at 35.4014°S, 150.4435°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2539. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dolphin Point unfolds onto the shores of St Georges Basin, a broad, tranquil expanse of water that mirrors the pale blue of the New South Wales sky. It lies 97.9 km south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 138°T), and is situated 5.1 km south-south-west of Ulladulla. The land here is a gentle rise, cloaked in a scattering of hardy coastal shrubs and the occasional taller eucalypt, their branches reaching out like weathered arms. The air carries the faint, briny kiss of the nearby ocean, a constant reminder of the sea's presence, even when it's out of sight. Tiny coves and inlets indent the shoreline, offering sheltered pockets where the water laps with a soft, rhythmic hush, and the sandy edges are often dusted with the pearly fragments of shells. As the day mellows, the light softens, casting a warm, buttery glow across the water, transforming the ordinary into something quietly luminous.
The history of Dolphin Point is tied to the broader story of the Shoalhaven, a region long shaped by the rhythm of its waterways and the resilience of its people. For generations, this area was a favoured place for Indigenous custodians, a rich source of sustenance and a place of deep connection. Later, European settlers were drawn by the promise of the sea and the sheltered waters of the basin, establishing a livelihood that often intertwined with the bounty of the ocean. While not a centre of heavy industry, the local economy has historically found its footing in fishing and, more recently, in the quiet appeal of tourism, drawing visitors who appreciate the unhurried pace and the natural beauty. The distinctive character of Dolphin Point lies in this blend of accessible waterways and the subtle, enduring spirit of a place that lives in harmony with the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dolphin Point, 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 Dolphin Point, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dolphin Point includes the postcode (2539), 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 Dolphin Point 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. |