Sunshine Bay, 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 Sunshine Bay, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Sunshine Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.74589 |
| Longitude | 150.20939 |
| Population | 1,226 |
| Density | 901.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 2536 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 228 km south-southwest |
Sunshine Bay is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,226. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 901.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 228 km south-southwest of Sydney. Sunshine Bay is located at 35.7459°S, 150.2094°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2536. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Sunshine Bay, a quiet embrace of the Eurobodalla coastline, unfolds with a gentle, sun-drenched grace. It lies 119.7 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 159°T), and is situated 5.4 km south-east of Batemans Bay. The land here slopes with a pleasing softness towards the sea, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of native bushland where the sharp, clean scent of eucalyptus mingles with the ever-present tang of salt. Creeks, like silver threads, weave through the undulating terrain, their banks often fringed with the deep green of coastal heath and the silvery undersides of casuarina leaves that rustle in the sea breeze. The air itself feels alive, carrying the distant murmur of waves and the calls of unseen birds, a constant, soothing soundtrack to the unfolding day.
Historically, the shores of Sunshine Bay have witnessed generations drawn to its bounty, a legacy perhaps stretching back to the time before European settlement. Early settlers, like so many along this coast, found their livelihoods in the rich waters, with fishing forming the bedrock of the local economy for many years. While the fishing fleets may have diminished, the spirit of the sea remains, influencing the unhurried pace of life in Sunshine Bay. Today, tourism plays a significant role, with visitors drawn to the pristine beaches and the tranquil atmosphere, seeking a respite from the demands of busier centres. The local shops and cafes, unassuming yet welcoming, serve as the heart of this coastal community, a place where neighbours still greet each other by name.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sunshine Bay, 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 Sunshine Bay, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sunshine Bay includes the postcode (2536), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Eurobodalla Shire 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 Sunshine Bay 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. |