Mayfield, Shoalhaven City Council, New South Wales
Mayfield, 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 Mayfield, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Mayfield |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.91896 |
| Longitude | 150.66586 |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 127 km south-southwest |
Mayfield is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km². It lies approximately 127 km south-southwest of Sydney. Mayfield is located at 34.9190°S, 150.6659°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mayfield breathes with the soft, humid air of the South Coast, a landscape where rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of emerald pasture and eucalyptus green, gently descend towards the shimmering expanse of the Tasman Sea. It lies 58.3 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 201°T), and is situated 6.8 km south-east of Nowra. The terrain here is a testament to the region's geological past, a pleasing undulation of country that feels both solid and yielding underfoot, the air often carrying the faint, briny tang of salt spray, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across these slopes in liquid gold, illuminating the weathered fences and the occasional solitary farmhouse, painting the world in hues of ochre and amber. The character of Mayfield is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the distant murmur of surf provides a perpetual, soothing soundtrack.
The story of Mayfield is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands that have sustained generations, its economy historically rooted in dairy farming, the rich volcanic soil yielding creamy milk that once fuelled local butter factories. Echoes of this pastoral heritage remain, visible in the sturdy, red-brick homesteads and the well-trodden tracks that crisscross the paddocks. While the agricultural base continues, a subtle shift is evident, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty drawing visitors who seek the tranquility and the striking coastal vistas that Mayfield offers. This proximity to the ocean, a mere stone's throw for many residents, also influences life, with fishing boats often seen bobbing in sheltered coves and the promise of fresh seafood a consistent draw. The community spirit in Mayfield is one of understated camaraderie, a shared understanding born from living close to the land and the sea, where the rhythm of the seasons and the tides still holds a profound influence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mayfield, 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 Mayfield, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mayfield 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 Mayfield 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. |