Joadja, 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 Joadja, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Joadja |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wingecarribee Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.43142 |
| Longitude | 150.22028 |
| Population | 127 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 94.4 km² |
| Elevation | 694 m |
| Postcode | 2575 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 110 km southwest |
Joadja is a locality in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 127. The locality covers an area of 94.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 694 m above sea level. It lies approximately 110 km southwest of Sydney. Joadja is located at 34.4314°S, 150.2203°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2575. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Joadja sprawls across a landscape sculpted by wind and ancient earth, a place where the Wingecarribee River’s gentle reach hints at the broader Southern Highlands beyond. It lies 57.0 km north-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 53°T), and is situated 10.9 km west-north-west of Berrima. Eucalyptus trees, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel over rolling pastures that dip and rise with a quiet dignity, catching the afternoon sun in a soft, golden wash. The air here carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and the resinous tang of wattles, a scent that seems to settle deep into the lungs. The land itself feels patient, holding its stories in the ochre dust of its tracks and the stoic lines of its weathered fences, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this corner of New South Wales.
The echoes of Joadja's past are palpable, particularly its origins as a burgeoning mining town that once pulsed with the relentless rhythm of coal extraction. The remnants of its industrious heyday are scattered like forgotten memories, whispers of a time when this locale was a hub of activity, its fortunes tied to the dark earth beneath. Today, while the mines have fallen silent, the spirit of enterprise endures, manifesting in small-scale farming and a growing appreciation for the region’s natural beauty, drawing travellers seeking a peaceful respite. The local economy, though modest, is woven with the resilience of those who have long called this land home, a continuity that gives Joadja its distinctive, unhurried character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Joadja, 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 Joadja, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Joadja includes the postcode (2575), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wingecarribee Shire 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 Joadja 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. |