Primbee, 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 Primbee, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
| Locality | Primbee |
| 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 | -34.50797 |
| Longitude | 150.88203 |
| Population | 1,639 |
| Density | 495.2 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 2502 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 77 km south-southwest |
Primbee is a locality in the Wollongong City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,639. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 495.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 77 km south-southwest of Sydney. Primbee is located at 34.5080°S, 150.8820°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2502.
Primbee unfolds with a quiet hum against the broad sweep of the Illawarra escarpment, its residential streets often shaded by mature trees that cast dappled patterns on the footpaths. It lies 8.9 km south of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 185°T), and is situated 12.8 km north-east of Albion Park. The air here carries a subtle salinity, a reminder of the nearby coastline, and a gentle breeze frequently whispers through the gardens, rustling the leaves of camphor laurels and palms. The terrain, a series of gentle rises and falls, offers glimpses of the shimmering expanse of Lake Illawarra to the west, its surface a canvas of shifting blues and greys, particularly striking in the soft light of late afternoon when the water seems to absorb the sky’s last blush.
Historically, Primbee’s character is deeply entwined with the development of the wider Illawarra region, a place shaped by both the bounty of the land and the demands of industry. It grew in the shadow of coal mining, a legacy that still echoes in the broader regional economy, though Primbee itself has largely transitioned to a primarily residential suburb. The proximity to the sheltered waters of Lake Illawarra has always been a defining feature, fostering a local culture that embraces water sports and fishing, a relaxed rhythm evident in the weekend activity around the foreshore parks and boat ramps. This connection to the waterway is more than just recreational; it’s a constant, tangible presence that shapes the outlook and daily lives of those who call Primbee home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Primbee, 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 Primbee, in the Wollongong City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Primbee includes the postcode (2502), 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 Primbee 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. |