Kangaloon, 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 Kangaloon, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Kangaloon |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wingecarribee Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.54461 |
| Longitude | 150.53104 |
| Population | 155 |
| Density | 4.6 /km² |
| Area | 33.9 km² |
| Elevation | 705 m |
| Postcode | 2576 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 98 km southwest |
Kangaloon 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 155. The locality covers an area of 33.9 km², giving a population density of about 4.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 705 m above sea level. It lies approximately 98 km southwest of Sydney. Kangaloon is located at 34.5446°S, 150.5310°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2576. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kangaloon rests in the rolling highlands, where the air carries a crisp, clean scent, a subtle perfume of damp earth and distant pine. It lies 35.4 km west-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 248°T), and is situated 12.3 km south-east of Bowral. The landscape here unfolds in broad, sweeping curves, a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker, forested ridges that soften against the horizon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequently gathering clouds, paints the fields in a luminous gold, illuminating the fine mist that often clings to the lower valleys, giving the impression of a land perpetually breathing. Sheep dot the hillsides like scattered pearls, their woolly forms adding a gentle texture to the already rich tapestry of green. The quietude is profound, broken only by the bleating of livestock or the rustle of wind through the trees.
The story of Kangaloon is one of hardy beginnings, a place where the rich volcanic soil proved fertile ground for those who sought to cultivate it. Historically, this region has been a haven for agricultural pursuits, with dairy farming forming the backbone of its economy for generations. The milk produced here, renowned for its quality, often found its way to markets further afield, a testament to the diligent efforts of its farming families. While the immediate landscape might suggest a timeless stillness, the echoes of past endeavours are present – old stone walls that still delineate boundaries, weathered farmhouses that stand as stoic witnesses to changing times, and the enduring spirit of a community that has always relied on the land for its sustenance. This dedication to the earth, to the consistent, honest labour it demands, is the defining characteristic of Kangaloon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kangaloon, 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 Kangaloon, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kangaloon includes the postcode (2576), 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 Kangaloon 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. |