Port Kembla, 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 Port Kembla, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Port Kembla |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollongong City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.47129 |
| Longitude | 150.89428 |
| Population | 5,012 |
| Density | 316.6 /km² |
| Area | 15.8 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 2505 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 73 km south-southwest |
Port Kembla is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,012. The locality covers an area of 15.8 km², giving a population density of about 316.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 73 km south-southwest of Sydney. Port Kembla is located at 34.4713°S, 150.8943°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2505.
Port Kembla anchors itself to the Illawarra coast with a rugged, industrial grace, a place where the land meets the sea with a formidable presence. It lies 4.8 km south of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 176°T), and is situated 13.5 km south of Woonona. The air here carries the tang of salt and the metallic whisper of industry, a constant reminder of the powerful forces that have shaped this stretch of coastline. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of green and grey, descend towards the restless Pacific, their slopes often etched with the faint tracks of past endeavours. The light, especially as the day softens, can cast a muted glow over the corrugated iron roofs and weathered brickwork, lending a quiet dignity to the working heart of Port Kembla. The harbour itself, a vast expanse of grey-blue water, shelters a constant parade of vessels, their hulls scarred by journeys and their engines a low thrum against the steady roar of the surf.
The story of Port Kembla is deeply intertwined with the extraction of its rich mineral veins, a legacy that pulses through its very foundations. For generations, coal mining provided the lifeblood, its dark tunnels a subterranean testament to the grit and labour of those who worked the earth. This history has forged a resilient character in Port Kembla, a spirit born of hard work and shared endeavour. Today, the steelworks, a monumental presence on the landscape, continue this tradition of heavy industry, its chimneys often trailing plumes of smoke that, in certain lights, can resemble ethereal clouds against the vast Australian sky. The town’s economy, though diversified, still echoes this industrial past, with shipping and manufacturing playing significant roles. Nearby beaches, like the iconic North Beach, offer a stark contrast, their golden sands and crashing waves a reminder of the natural beauty that coexists with the man-made might of Port Kembla.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Port Kembla, 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 Port Kembla, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Port Kembla includes the postcode (2505), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollongong City Council), 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 Port Kembla 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. |