Thirlmere, 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 Thirlmere, in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Thirlmere |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollondilly Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.20522 |
| Longitude | 150.56241 |
| Population | 3,968 |
| Density | 119.2 /km² |
| Area | 33.3 km² |
| Elevation | 298 m |
| Postcode | 2572 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 70 km west-southwest |
Thirlmere is a locality in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,968. The locality covers an area of 33.3 km², giving a population density of about 119.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 298 m above sea level. It lies approximately 70 km west-southwest of Sydney. Thirlmere is located at 34.2052°S, 150.5624°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2572. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Thirlmere unfolds across a landscape of rolling country, where the ochre earth, baked by the sun, gives way to patches of hardy native bush. It lies 39.0 km north-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 309°T), and is situated 3.8 km north-west of Tahmoor. The air here carries the dry scent of eucalyptus, a perfume that mingles with the fainter, sweeter aroma of distant pastures. Gentle slopes rise and fall, leading the eye towards horizons often softened by a haze that speaks of the land’s enduring warmth. The very texture of the terrain suggests a resilience, a quiet strength in the way the grass clings to the slopes and the scattered trees stand sentinel against the wide Australian sky. The light at the end of the day often spills across this country in long, golden shafts, painting the land with a transient, almost holy, glow.
The history of Thirlmere is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region, a tradition that still echoes in the quiet hum of its local economy. For generations, grazing and farming have shaped the character of the area, with properties often holding onto their heritage while adapting to the changing times. This land was once a vital corridor for travellers and settlers, and remnants of that past can still be felt in the enduring sense of community. A notable feature that draws visitors and locals alike is the Thirlmere Lakes National Park, a unique series of freshwater lakes that offer a tranquil counterpoint to the drier surrounds, their still waters reflecting the vastness of the sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Thirlmere, 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 Thirlmere, in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Thirlmere includes the postcode (2572), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollondilly 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 Thirlmere 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. |