Huskisson, 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 Huskisson, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Huskisson |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.0361 |
| Longitude | 150.65016 |
| Population | 858 |
| Density | 69.6 /km² |
| Area | 12.3 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 140 km south-southwest |
Huskisson 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 858. The locality covers an area of 12.3 km², giving a population density of about 69.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 140 km south-southwest of Sydney. Huskisson is located at 35.0361°S, 150.6502°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Huskisson rests where the Jervis Bay Marine Park breathes, a coastal jewel fringed by white sands and the deep sapphire of the bay. It lies 71.1 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 198°T), and is situated 7.7 km north-north-east of Sanctuary Point. The air here carries the tang of salt, a constant whisper from the ocean that shapes its shores. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel along the undulating land, their leaves rustling secrets in the gentle sea breeze. The light, particularly as the sun dips towards the horizon, paints the water in hues of rose and gold, a daily benediction over the sleepy streets and the busy harbour. Dolphins often play in the shallows, their sleek forms arcing through the turquoise water, a vibrant testament to the thriving marine life that defines this stretch of coast.
This place has a history woven with the sea, its origins tied to the timber cutters who first sought the rich forests of the region, and later, the fishermen who plied the bountiful waters of Jervis Bay. Huskisson's economy, once reliant on the bounty of the ocean and the surrounding hinterland, now thrives on the steady stream of travellers drawn by its natural splendour. The iconic white sands of Hyams Beach, a short drive away, are a global drawcard, bringing a lively hum to the area, especially during the warmer months. Yet, beneath the surface of tourism, a quiet, grounded way of life persists, a continuation of the maritime spirit that has long defined Huskisson.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Huskisson, 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 Huskisson, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Huskisson includes the postcode (2540), 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 Huskisson 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. |