Knights Hill, 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 Knights Hill, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
| Locality | Knights Hill |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.61863 |
| Longitude | 150.69165 |
| Population | 62 |
| Density | 5.9 /km² |
| Area | 10.4 km² |
| Elevation | 735 m |
| Postcode | 2577 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 96 km south-southwest |
Knights Hill is a locality in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 62. The locality covers an area of 10.4 km², giving a population density of about 5.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 735 m above sea level. It lies approximately 96 km south-southwest of Sydney. Knights Hill is located at 34.6186°S, 150.6917°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2577. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Knights Hill unfolds across a landscape where rolling pastures meet the sharp, dark greens of native bushland, a gentle swell of earth catching the coastal light. It lies 27.9 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 221°T), and is situated 8.7 km west-south-west of Albion Park. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the nearby ocean, a whisper of the vastness that lies beyond the immediate horizon. Wide, open skies stretch above, often painted with the soft hues of dawn or the fiery glow of sunset, transforming the ordinary into something quietly magnificent. The land itself feels robust, ancient, its contours suggesting a long, slow shaping by wind and rain, a testament to the enduring power of the elements.
Historically, this region's fortunes have been tied to the land and its bounty, a narrative woven through the lives of its inhabitants. Early settlers found fertile ground for dairy farming and grazing, the rich volcanic soils fostering a sustained agricultural economy that still underpins much of Knights Hill's character. Evidence of this pastoral heritage can be seen in the sturdy farmhouses and the well-maintained paddocks that define the terrain. While the primary focus remains agriculture, the proximity to the coast also draws visitors seeking the simpler pleasures of rural life and the allure of the ocean. Knights Hill, in its unpretentious way, offers a glimpse into a resilient way of life, where the land's rhythm dictates the pulse of the day.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Knights Hill, 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 Knights Hill, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
Detailed location data for Knights Hill includes the postcode (2577), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama), 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 Knights Hill 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. |