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| Locality | Jervis Bay |
| State | Other Territories (OT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.1565 |
| Longitude | 150.68205 |
| Area | 74.4 km² |
| Postcode | 2540 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 142 km east |
Jervis Bay is a locality in Other Territories, Australia. The locality covers an area of 74.4 km². It lies approximately 142 km east of Canberra. Jervis Bay is located at 35.1565°S, 150.6821°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Jervis Bay unfurls along the South Coast of New South Wales, a vast expanse of sapphire water cradled by a necklace of pure white sand. It lies 83.2 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 193°T), and is situated 7.8 km south-east of Sanctuary Point. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's boundless presence, and the surrounding landscape is a symphony of coastal heath, whispering gums, and rugged sandstone outcrops that plunge dramatically towards the sea. The light, especially as it softens towards evening, casts a luminous glow across the water, turning the shallows to liquid opal and painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a spectacle that draws the breath and stills the hurried heart. The very texture of the land seems alive, from the fine, sugar-like grains of the renowned beaches to the resilient, wind-sculpted scrub clinging to the dunes, all testament to the enduring power of wind and wave.
For generations, the deep, sheltered waters of Jervis Bay have been a source of sustenance and a vital artery for trade, its natural harbour a welcome haven for mariners. While the whispers of early European exploration are faint, the enduring presence of Indigenous custodians speaks to a far deeper, more ancient connection to this land and its bounty. The economy of Jervis Bay today is inextricably linked to its breathtaking natural beauty, with tourism forming a significant pillar, drawing visitors from across the nation and beyond to its pristine shores and the protected wilderness of the Booderee National Park. Fishing fleets still venture out, their catches a continuation of a long tradition, and the quiet hum of local commerce provides a gentle counterpoint to the ceaseless murmur of the ocean. The pace of life here is measured, a tide-like rhythm dictated more by the sun and the seasons than the frantic ticking of a clock, fostering a sense of community that is as deep and clear as the waters themselves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jervis Bay, Other Territories 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 Jervis Bay.
Detailed location data for Jervis Bay includes the postcode (2540), telephone area code (02), 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 Jervis Bay 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. |