Orient Point, 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 Orient Point, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Orient Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.91116 |
| Longitude | 150.74421 |
| Population | 597 |
| Density | 300.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 124 km south-southwest |
Orient Point is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 597. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 300.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 124 km south-southwest of Sydney. Orient Point is located at 34.9112°S, 150.7442°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Orient Point unfurls along a coastline where the land surrenders to the expansive embrace of the ocean, its shores a gentle curve of weathered sand and resilient coastal scrub. It lies 55.3 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 194°T), and is situated 12.9 km east-south-east of Nowra. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of salt, a constant companion that whispers across the low-lying terrain, occasionally punctuated by the rustle of Banksia leaves and the distant cry of seabirds. Winds, softened by the broad sweep of open water, sculpt the landscape subtly, encouraging a hardy, low-growing vegetation that clings to the sandy soils, its greens muted by the pervasive coastal light. Dusk often paints the horizon with a soft, diffused glow, turning the sea's surface into a shimmering expanse of muted blues and greys, a quiet spectacle that marks the close of each day.
The history of Orient Point is deeply intertwined with the bounty of the sea and the enduring spirit of those who have sought sustenance from its waters. For generations, the local economy has relied on the dependable rhythms of fishing, with small vessels frequently seen heading out from the modest harbour, their catches forming the backbone of local trade and a source of pride for the community. This connection to the sea has fostered a distinctive character, one of quiet resilience and a deep appreciation for the natural cycles that govern life here. While tourism plays a role, the true essence of Orient Point lies not in grand attractions, but in the simple, unhurried pace of everyday life, a continuation of traditions built around the harbour and the surrounding coastal environment.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Orient Point, 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 Orient Point, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Orient Point 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 Orient Point 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. |