Tomerong, 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 Tomerong, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Tomerong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.0498 |
| Longitude | 150.56649 |
| Population | 1,032 |
| Density | 18.4 /km² |
| Area | 56.0 km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 144 km south-southwest |
Tomerong is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,032. The locality covers an area of 56.0 km², giving a population density of about 18.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 49 m above sea level. It lies approximately 144 km south-southwest of Sydney. Tomerong is located at 35.0498°S, 150.5665°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tomerong lies cradled by the green folds of the Shoalhaven, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus. It lies 75.2 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 203°T), and is situated 8.1 km north-west of Sanctuary Point. The land here rolls, not aggressively, but with a gentle, consistent swell, as if the very ground breathes a slow sigh. Scattered properties, each with its own patch of cleared pasture and encroaching bushland, give the impression of a quiet habitation, a thoughtful settling rather than a hurried conquest. Sunlight filters through the canopy of tall timbers, dappling the undergrowth with fleeting patterns, and in the hush of the late afternoon, a profound stillness descends, broken only by the distant call of a bird or the soft rustle of leaves.
The history of Tomerong is tied to the industrious spirit of those who first sought sustenance from this fertile ground, a legacy evident in the remnants of past farming endeavours and the enduring appeal of its rural lifestyle. For generations, the rich soil has supported grazing and cultivation, a quiet economy built on the land's bounty. While the broader region draws visitors to its renowned beaches and coastal attractions, Tomerong itself offers a different kind of allure, a more intimate connection to the Australian landscape, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring strength of the natural world. The nearby waterways whisper of ancient journeys, their courses shaped by millennia of rain and flow.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tomerong, 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 Tomerong, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tomerong includes the postcode (2540), 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 Tomerong 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. |