Jerrawangala, 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 Jerrawangala, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Jerrawangala |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.08609 |
| Longitude | 150.41948 |
| Population | 70 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 92.0 km² |
| Elevation | 75 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 154 km south-southwest |
Jerrawangala 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 70. The locality covers an area of 92.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 75 m above sea level. It lies approximately 154 km south-southwest of Sydney. Jerrawangala is located at 35.0861°S, 150.4195°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Jerrawangala unfurls across the undulating terrain, a landscape of rugged beauty where the dense green of eucalypt forests spills down towards the coast. It lies 73.7 km east-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 121°T), and is situated 12.6 km west of Basin View. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of native bushland, a subtle perfume that shifts with the breeze, sometimes hinting at distant salt spray. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the forest floor, illuminating the intricate patterns of bark and the vibrant undergrowth. The very contours of the land seem to speak of ancient geological forces, a quiet testament to the slow, relentless shaping of the earth.
The history of Jerrawangala is interwoven with the stories of those who have drawn sustenance from its rich, dark soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established farming and grazing properties, their efforts etched into the cleared paddocks that now punctuate the wilder bush. While the region’s economy has diversified over time, with a growing appreciation for its natural attractions drawing visitors and supporting small-scale tourism, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and connection to the land remains palpable. The quiet hum of agricultural activity, the occasional rumble of a ute on a gravel track, and the welcoming smiles of residents all contribute to the distinctive character of Jerrawangala, a place that holds its past close while embracing the present with a gentle strength.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jerrawangala, 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 Jerrawangala, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Jerrawangala 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 Jerrawangala 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. |