Nowra 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 Nowra Hill, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Nowra Hill |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.93163 |
| Longitude | 150.56703 |
| Population | 2,091 |
| Density | 58.9 /km² |
| Area | 35.5 km² |
| Elevation | 93 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 132 km south-southwest |
Nowra Hill is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,091. The locality covers an area of 35.5 km², giving a population density of about 58.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 93 m above sea level. It lies approximately 132 km south-southwest of Sydney. Nowra Hill is located at 34.9316°S, 150.5670°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Nowra Hill rises from the coastal plains with a quiet confidence, its landscape defined by a gentle undulation of country that slopes towards the distant, murmuring ocean. It lies 63.3 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 208°T), and is situated 6.7 km south-south-west of Nowra. The air here carries the subtle, salty tang of the sea, even when the beaches are many kilometres away, a constant whisper of the vastness that lies beyond. Eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel over scattered paddocks where cattle graze, their dark forms stark against the sun-bleached grasses. The light at dusk often settles with a peculiar softness, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender that bleed into the deepening blue, a daily benediction upon this stretch of country.
The story of Nowra Hill is one of quiet resilience and adaptation, a place shaped by the fertile lands and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood, the rich soil yielding its bounty under the determined hands of those who work it. The proximity to the Shoalhaven River and the coastal waterways has, in times past, also hinted at a connection to the sea, though Nowra Hill itself is more landlocked, its character forged in the rhythm of the seasons rather than the ebb and flow of tides. While not a hub of bustling industry, its economy is sustained by a blend of agricultural endeavour and a growing appreciation for its peaceful setting, drawing those seeking a slower pace of life, a place where the land still dictates the day.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nowra 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 Nowra Hill, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Nowra Hill 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 Nowra 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. |