Durras North, 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 Durras North, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Durras North |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.62695 |
| Longitude | 150.29395 |
| Population | 43 |
| Density | 4.3 /km² |
| Area | 10.1 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 2536 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 213 km south-southwest |
Durras North 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 43. The locality covers an area of 10.1 km², giving a population density of about 4.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 213 km south-southwest of Sydney. Durras North is located at 35.6270°S, 150.2939°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2536. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Durras North rests on a sliver of coastal land where the forest tumbles down to meet the sea. It lies 110.8 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 152°T), and is situated 14.3 km north-east of Batemans Bay. The air here is thick with the scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the proximity of the Pacific. Eucalypts, their bark peeling in pale ribbons, stand sentinel over undulating terrain, their branches a haven for unseen birds whose calls punctuate the quiet. The ground underfoot is a mosaic of fallen leaves and the occasional hardy wildflower, a testament to the resilient flora that thrives in this humid, temperate climate. Beyond the immediate bushland, the coastline unfolds, a rugged embrace of weathered rock and sheltered coves, where the constant murmur of the waves forms a soothing, ever-present soundtrack.
The history of Durras North is as much about the ebb and flow of the tide as it is about human endeavour. For generations, this stretch of coastline was a place of passage and sustenance for Indigenous peoples, their connection to the land and sea echoing in the very contours of the landscape. Later, European settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of timber and the fertile pockets of land suitable for grazing. While large-scale industry never quite took root, a modest economy has long been sustained by the bounty of the ocean and the quiet charm that draws visitors seeking respite. The local character is one of understated resilience, a community that understands the power of the natural world and lives in gentle harmony with its rhythms. Fishing boats, their paint weathered by sun and spray, bob in the small harbour, a familiar sight that speaks of a livelihood still tied to the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Durras North, 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 Durras North, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Durras North 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 Durras North 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. |