Kinghorne, 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 Kinghorne, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Kinghorne |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.97186 |
| Longitude | 150.77142 |
| Area | 10.4 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 129 km south-southwest |
Kinghorne is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 10.4 km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 129 km south-southwest of Sydney. Kinghorne is located at 34.9719°S, 150.7714°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kinghorne rests in a gentle sweep of land, a place where the broad, sun-drenched paddocks roll towards the deep, blue embrace of the ocean. It lies 61.4 km south of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 190°T), and is situated 13.7 km east-south-east of Worrigee. Here, the air carries the sweet scent of salt spray mingled with the earthy perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the coast's proximity. The terrain, a subtle undulation rather than dramatic rise, allows the sky to feel vast and open, painted with the soft hues of passing clouds. Scattered farmhouses, their corrugated iron roofs catching the afternoon light like burnished shields, punctuate the verdant landscape, each a small beacon of human presence against the immensity of the natural world. The distant murmur of the surf, a perpetual sigh, is the land's ceaseless lullaby.
The story of Kinghorne is a quiet one, woven from the threads of early pastoral leases and the hardy spirit of those who first worked this soil. For generations, sheep have grazed these rolling hills, their fleece a significant contribution to the region's economy, a gentle ebb and flow mirroring the tides of the nearby sea. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the allure of the coast draws a steady stream of travellers, drawn to the pristine beaches and the promise of a slower pace. Small, independent businesses thrive in the heart of Kinghorne, catering to both the local needs and the seasonal influx, fostering a sense of close-knit community. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a golden luminescence across the fields, a soft benediction on the land and its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kinghorne, 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 Kinghorne, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kinghorne 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 Kinghorne 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. |