Minnamurra, 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 Minnamurra, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
| Locality | Minnamurra |
| 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 | -34.62255 |
| Longitude | 150.85002 |
| Population | 738 |
| Density | 386.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 2533 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 90 km south-southwest |
Minnamurra 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 738. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 386.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 90 km south-southwest of Sydney. Minnamurra is located at 34.6225°S, 150.8500°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2533.
Minnamurra breathes a coastal air, where the rolling green of pastures meets the restless blue of the Pacific. It lies 21.9 km south of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.1 km east-south-east of Albion Park. The land here is a gentle slope, a generous sprawl of fertile earth that tumbles towards the sea, its edges softened by the constant murmur of waves. Clumps of ancient fig trees, their branches like gnarled arms, punctuate the landscape, offering shade and a sense of enduring presence. The sky above Minnamurra often wears a soft, hazy light, particularly as the day begins to fade, painting the western horizon with hues of apricot and rose that bleed into the deepening indigo. It's a place where the air carries the faint tang of salt and the distant cry of gulls, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity.
Historically, Minnamurra's story is tied to the fertile river flats and the opportunities they presented. Dairy farming has long been the backbone of its economy, the rich volcanic soil yielding lush pastures for contented herds. The Minnamurra River itself, a vital artery, has shaped the lives and livelihoods of those who have called this place home, providing a haven for boats and a source of sustenance. While the agricultural roots run deep, tourism has blossomed in more recent times, drawn by the natural beauty of the coast and the promise of a slower pace. The iconic Minnamurra Rainforest, a verdant sanctuary of ancient trees and cascading ferns, draws visitors keen to immerse themselves in a world of dappled sunlight and the quiet rustle of unseen creatures, a place that feels both wild and intimately known.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Minnamurra, 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 Minnamurra, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
Detailed location data for Minnamurra 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 Minnamurra 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. |