Upper Kangaroo River, 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 Upper Kangaroo River, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Upper Kangaroo River |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.68862 |
| Longitude | 150.60631 |
| Population | 118 |
| Density | 3.3 /km² |
| Area | 35.3 km² |
| Elevation | 107 m |
| Postcode | 2577 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 107 km south-southwest |
Upper Kangaroo River is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 118. The locality covers an area of 35.3 km², giving a population density of about 3.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 107 m above sea level. It lies approximately 107 km south-southwest of Sydney. Upper Kangaroo River is located at 34.6886°S, 150.6063°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2577. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Upper Kangaroo River is a place where the land breathes deeply, a tapestry woven from emerald paddocks and stoic stands of eucalyptus. It lies 38.9 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 222°T), and is situated 6.8 km south of Robertson. The terrain here is a generous fold of hills, softening as they descend towards the meandering waterway that gives the locality its name. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills over these slopes in washes of liquid gold, catching the fine dust motes dancing in the still air and illuminating the weathered bark of the gum trees with a warm, almost tangible glow. The air itself carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil, crushed leaves, and the faint, sweet scent of wildflowers that bloom with determined resilience.
The story of Upper Kangaroo River is one of quiet perseverance and a deep connection to the land, its history etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring rhythm of agriculture and grazing. For generations, this fertile valley has sustained families, their livelihoods tied to the cycles of the seasons and the bounty of the soil. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this tranquil corner, the local economy thrives on the steady pulse of small farms, the sale of quality produce, and the growing appeal of its natural beauty to travellers seeking a respite from the clamour of busier centres. The waterway itself, more a lifeblood than a mere geographical feature, continues to shape the character of Upper Kangaroo River, its gentle flow a constant reminder of the enduring power of nature.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Kangaroo River, 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 Upper Kangaroo River, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Upper Kangaroo River includes the postcode (2577), 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 Upper Kangaroo River 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. |