Wollumboola, 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 Wollumboola, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Wollumboola |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.95692 |
| Longitude | 150.73229 |
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 34.9 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 129 km south-southwest |
Wollumboola 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 35. The locality covers an area of 34.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 129 km south-southwest of Sydney. Wollumboola is located at 34.9569°S, 150.7323°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Wollumboola rests on land that rolls gently towards the coast, its character a quiet blend of coastal scrub and fertile pastures. It lies 60.5 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 194°T), and is situated 14.2 km south-east of Nowra. The air here carries a faint tang of salt, a constant whisper from the nearby Pacific, even when the ocean itself is out of sight. Gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, dot the landscape, their leaves catching the sunlight in a way that makes the very air seem to shimmer. Beyond the immediate surrounds, the terrain gradually rises, hinting at the broader Shoalhaven hinterland, a place where the land breathes a little deeper and the colours of the earth are more pronounced. The light at dusk here can be extraordinary, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, softening the edges of the world and lending a dreamlike quality to the familiar shapes of hills and trees.
The history of Wollumboola is intertwined with the fertile land and the promise of a life lived close to nature, a story that began long before European settlement. For generations, this area has been shaped by agriculture, with dairy farming and grazing forming the backbone of its economy, a tradition that persists today, though often on a smaller, more artisanal scale. Travellers passing through might notice the sturdy, weather-beaten fences and the well-tended paddocks, testament to the enduring connection between the people and the soil. While not a hub of industry, Wollumboola’s proximity to the coast and its own natural beauty have drawn a steady stream of visitors, fostering a small but vibrant tourism sector that celebrates the region’s relaxed pace and its unspoiled landscapes. The local character is one of quiet resilience, a community that values its connection to the land and the simple pleasures of a life lived in harmony with the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wollumboola, 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 Wollumboola, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wollumboola 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 Wollumboola 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. |