Potato 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 Potato Point, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Potato Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.08846 |
| Longitude | 150.12236 |
| Population | 157 |
| Density | 14.4 /km² |
| Area | 10.9 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 2545 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 266 km south-southwest |
Potato Point is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 157. The locality covers an area of 10.9 km², giving a population density of about 14.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 266 km south-southwest of Sydney. Potato Point is located at 36.0885°S, 150.1224°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2545. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Potato Point unfolds as a study in gentle coastal curves, where the land dips and rises with a soft embrace of the sea. It lies 153.7 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 167°T), and is situated 5.9 km south of Tuross Head. The air here carries the clean, briny tang of the Pacific, a constant companion that whispers through the scattered gum trees and over the low, rolling dunes. Patches of hardy coastal heath, a vibrant tapestry of greens and muted purples, cling to the sandy soil, their resilience a quiet testament to the elements. The light, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent towards the horizon, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the landscape, softening the edges of the scattered homes and illuminating the distant, shimmering expanse of the ocean. It’s a place where the land seems to exhale a peaceful rhythm, a stark contrast to the hurried pulse of busier centres.
Historically, Potato Point's character has been shaped by the bounty of its surroundings, particularly its connection to the sea and the land. While the name itself might evoke images of hardy crops, the true economic lifeblood of Potato Point has long been tied to the water. Fishing boats, their hulls weathered by salt and sun, are a common sight bobbing in the sheltered coves, a reminder of generations who have made their living from the ocean's depths. The surrounding land, though not vast, has historically supported a small-scale agricultural presence, with some families maintaining market gardens that benefit from the rich coastal soil and mild climate. The very feel of Potato Point speaks of a simpler time, a place where the local economy still relies heavily on the traditional industries that have sustained its inhabitants for decades, offering a quiet charm that draws travellers seeking respite from the more developed coastal strip further north.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Potato 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 Potato Point, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Potato Point includes the postcode (2545), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Eurobodalla Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Potato 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. |