Tullimbar, 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 Tullimbar, in the Shellharbour City Council local government area.
| Locality | Tullimbar |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shellharbour City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.58237 |
| Longitude | 150.73606 |
| Population | 523 |
| Density | 120.8 /km² |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Elevation | 50 m |
| Postcode | 2527 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 90 km south-southwest |
Tullimbar is a locality in the Shellharbour City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 523. The locality covers an area of 4.3 km², giving a population density of about 120.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 50 m above sea level. It lies approximately 90 km south-southwest of Sydney. Tullimbar is located at 34.5824°S, 150.7361°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2527. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tullimbar rests in a cradle of gentle rises, where the coastal plains begin their slow, deliberate ascent towards the escarpment. It lies 22.2 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 220°T), and is situated 3.7 km west of Albion Park. The air here carries a faint sweetness, a mingling of damp earth after rain and the distant, salty tang of the Tasman Sea. Scattered stands of gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, punctuate the landscape, their leaves rustling with a whispered conversation that shifts with the breeze. Fields of emerald pasture, stitched with the darker green of hedgerows, stretch out, occasionally broken by the glint of corrugated iron roofs and the stoic presence of farmhouses. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a golden, almost honeyed quality, softening the edges of the land and imbuing the scene with a quiet, enduring beauty.
The story of Tullimbar is one of fertile ground and the industrious spirit that has long worked it. Originally shaped by the traditional custodians of this land, its more recent history is entwined with the dairy industry, the rich soil yielding bountiful milk that once travelled to markets far and wide. While the scent of hay and the lowing of cattle are still familiar, the economic landscape has broadened. Neighbouring centres have seen a growth in residential development, drawing families who appreciate Tullimbar’s serene atmosphere and its proximity to the bustling hubs of the Illawarra. The local shops, clustered around a central thoroughfare, offer a glimpse into a community that values connection, a place where the rhythm of daily life unfolds at a pace that allows for a friendly nod to passing neighbours.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tullimbar, 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 Tullimbar, in the Shellharbour City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tullimbar includes the postcode (2527), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Shellharbour 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 Tullimbar 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. |