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| Locality | Sassafras |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.12414 |
| Longitude | 150.19895 |
| Population | 28 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 112.1 km² |
| Elevation | 746 m |
| Postcode | 2622 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 168 km south-southwest |
Sassafras 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 28. The locality covers an area of 112.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 746 m above sea level. It lies approximately 168 km south-southwest of Sydney. Sassafras is located at 35.1241°S, 150.1989°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2622. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Sassafras breathes with a quiet resilience, its landscape a gentle unfolding of rolling hills that cradle fertile pockets of earth. It lies 60.3 km south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 135°T), and is situated 39.0 km west of Sanctuary Point. The air here carries the distinct scent of damp soil and eucalyptus, a pervasive perfume that clings to the verges of winding country roads. Ancient, gnarled gum trees stand sentinel, their rough bark a testament to seasons of wind and sun, while in the distance, the deeper green of denser bushland hints at wilder country. The light in the late afternoon often softens to a warm, honeyed hue, bathing the paddocks in a tranquil glow, and the distant bleating of sheep occasionally punctuates the profound stillness.
The history of Sassafras is deeply entwined with the land's capacity to sustain, its early economy built upon the rich soils that proved amenable to farming and grazing. For generations, families have worked this earth, their lives shaped by the cycles of planting and harvest, the prosperity of the region ebb and flowing with the fortunes of agriculture. While the broadacre farming of yesteryear may have shifted its focus, the spirit of the land persists, with a growing appreciation for artisanal produce and a burgeoning interest in boutique vineyards dotting the surrounding countryside. This subtle economic evolution is mirrored in the quiet character of Sassafras itself, a place where the pace of life still allows for neighbourly conversation and a deep connection to the natural world.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Sassafras, New South Wales. 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 Sassafras, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sassafras includes the postcode (2622), 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 Sassafras is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |