Kiama, 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 Kiama, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
| Locality | Kiama |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.67118 |
| Longitude | 150.84546 |
| Population | 6,836 |
| Density | 682.2 /km² |
| Area | 10.0 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 2533 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 95 km south-southwest |
Kiama is a locality in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,836. The locality covers an area of 10.0 km², giving a population density of about 682.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 95 km south-southwest of Sydney. Kiama is located at 34.6712°S, 150.8455°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2533.
Kiama rests where the rolling hills of the Illawarra meet the restless blue of the Tasman Sea. It lies 27.3 km south of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 189°T), and is situated 11.7 km south-south-east of Albion Park. The coastline here is a dramatic affair, a rugged edge where ancient volcanic rock, softened by millennia of salt spray and wind, plunges into the ocean. The air carries the constant tang of salt, a clean, sharp scent that mingles with the sweet perfume of flowering coastal gums. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the land rises into verdant pastures, a patchwork of greens and browns that climb towards the escarpment, often shrouded in a soft, pearly mist. Down in the harbour, the water is a shimmering, shifting mirror, reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky, and the boats bob with a quiet, seasoned patience.
The history of Kiama is as deeply etched into its landscape as the basalt columns of the Blowhole. For generations, this place has sustained its people, first through the bounty of the sea, with fishing boats still chugging out from the harbour, their nets a familiar sight against the horizon. Later, dairy farming became the lifeblood, the rich volcanic soil proving generous to the herds that graze the surrounding paddocks, their milk a key part of the local economy. The town itself, with its sturdy federation-era buildings and well-kept streets, speaks of a solid, enduring character, a quiet confidence that comes from being a place that has weathered the seasons and the changes of time. Tourism, of course, plays a significant role, drawing visitors to witness the natural spectacle of the Blowhole and the ocean pools, but the heart of Kiama remains anchored in its working heritage, a place where the rhythm of the tides and the turning of the seasons still dictates much of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kiama, 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 Kiama, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
Detailed location data for Kiama includes the postcode (2533), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Kiama 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. |