Wolumla, 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 Wolumla, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Wolumla |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bega Valley Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.81614 |
| Longitude | 149.81424 |
| Population | 672 |
| Density | 21.9 /km² |
| Area | 30.6 km² |
| Elevation | 173 m |
| Postcode | 2550 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 351 km south-southwest |
Wolumla is a locality in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 672. The locality covers an area of 30.6 km², giving a population density of about 21.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 173 m above sea level. It lies approximately 351 km south-southwest of Sydney. Wolumla is located at 36.8161°S, 149.8142°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2550. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wolumla rests in a landscape of rolling hills that cradle the earth with a gentle, persistent embrace. It lies 230.5 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 178°T), and is situated 14.7 km south of Bega. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of dry grass and the faintest whisper of salt from the distant coastline, a subtle perfume that clings to the weathered timber of old farmhouses. Sunlight spills across the paddocks, illuminating the rich, ochre-coloured soil, and casting long shadows that stretch and deepen as the day matures. The terrain is a tapestry of greens and browns, punctuated by the silver-grey of eucalyptus leaves and the darker, more robust forms of scattered pines. It’s a place where the horizon feels both vast and intimately close, as if the land itself is breathing a slow, steady rhythm.
The story of Wolumla is tied to the land's generosity, with a history shaped by pastoral pursuits and the enduring spirit of its early settlers. For generations, this region has been a quiet engine of agricultural production, with cattle grazing on the verdant slopes and crops yielding their bounty under the generous Australian sun. While mining once played a role in the district’s past, its legacy is now softer, a whisper in the landscape rather than a dominant force. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from the earth, with a focus on farming and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors seeking a connection to a more grounded way of life. The nearby coast, though not immediately visible, exerts a subtle influence, a constant reminder of the broader Bega Valley’s diverse offerings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wolumla, 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 Wolumla, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wolumla includes the postcode (2550), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bega Valley Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Wolumla 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. |