Tamarama, 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 Tamarama, in the Waverley Council local government area.
| Locality | Tamarama |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Waverley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.89879 |
| Longitude | 151.27178 |
| Population | 1,653 |
| Density | 5510.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 2026 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 7 km east-southeast |
Tamarama is a locality in the Waverley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,653. The locality covers an area of 0.3 km², giving a population density of about 5510.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km east-southeast of Sydney. Tamarama is located at 33.8988°S, 151.2718°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2026.
Tamarama is a place where the land plunges dramatically to meet the sea. It lies 3.5 km north-east of Randwick, NSW (from Randwick, NSW: bearing 51°T), and is situated 6.6 km east-south-east of Sydney. The sandstone cliffs, weathered by relentless ocean spray, form a rugged spine from which the suburb spills downhill towards the iconic Tamarama Beach, a crescent of golden sand cradled between rocky headlands. Above, the streets wind through a landscape of verdant gardens and elegant, often older, homes, many boasting sweeping views of the Pacific. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt, a constant reminder of the immense power of the ocean that shapes the very character of Tamarama. Even on still days, a subtle tremor of the waves can be felt, a deep, resonant hum that is the heartbeat of this coastal enclave.
This stretch of coastline has a history intertwined with the development of Sydney's eastern suburbs, evolving from a wilder, more sparsely populated area into a sought-after residential locale. Early land grants and subsequent subdivisions laid out the grid that still defines many of its streets, while the allure of the ocean has always been its primary draw. The local economy, while now largely residential and supported by small, boutique businesses and the service industry catering to its affluent residents, retains a connection to its seaside origins. The famous Tamarama Surf Lifesaving Club, a cornerstone of the community, stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between the people and the powerful surf, a tradition of vigilance and camaraderie forged in the crashing waves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tamarama, 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 Tamarama, in the Waverley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tamarama includes the postcode (2026), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Waverley 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 Tamarama 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. |