Quaama, 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 Quaama, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Quaama |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bega Valley Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.46636 |
| Longitude | 149.8907 |
| Population | 256 |
| Density | 7.0 /km² |
| Area | 36.8 km² |
| Elevation | 152 m |
| Postcode | 2550 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 313 km south-southwest |
Quaama is a locality in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 256. The locality covers an area of 36.8 km², giving a population density of about 7.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 152 m above sea level. It lies approximately 313 km south-southwest of Sydney. Quaama is located at 36.4664°S, 149.8907°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2550. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Quaama rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the air carries the scent of damp earth and eucalypt. It lies 192.0 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 176°T), and is situated 14.3 km west-south-west of Bermagui. The landscape here is a patchwork of verdant pastures, stitched together by meandering creeks that glint like silver threads under the vast Australian sky. Fences, often weathered and leaning, trace the contours of the land, marking out paddocks where cattle graze with a quiet contentment. The distant hum of unseen machinery occasionally breaks the stillness, a reminder of the human presence in this otherwise tranquil expanse. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, softens the edges of the hills, casting long, hazy shadows that lend a sense of depth and mystery to the scene.
The history of Quaama is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the promise of sustenance it offered. Early settlers, drawn by the rich grazing land, established farms that have remained the backbone of the local economy for generations. This agricultural heritage is still palpable, with the rhythmic cycle of planting and harvesting influencing the pace of life. While not a place of grand monuments, Quaama possesses a quiet character, a resilience forged in the challenges of rural living. The nearby Bega River, though not directly touching Quaama, exerts its influence, shaping the broader region’s agricultural potential and providing a vital artery for life and transport in earlier times. The community’s distinctive charm lies in this enduring connection to the land and the unassuming yet robust spirit of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Quaama, 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 Quaama, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Quaama includes the postcode (2550), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bega Valley 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 Quaama 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. |