Lake Conjola

Lake Conjola
Lake Conjola
Town
	Photo of Lake Conjola
	Lake Conjola
	Coordinates: 35°16′S 150°29′E / 35.267°S 150.483°E
Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	South Coast
LGA	City of Shoalhaven;
Location	19 km (12 mi) N of Ulladulla; 54 km (34 mi) S of Nowra; 219 km (136 mi) SSW of Sydney;
Government
• State electorate	South Coast;
• Federal division	Gilmore;
Elevation	10 m (33 ft)
Population
• Total	687 (2021 census)
Postcode	2539
County	St Vincent
Parish	Conjola
	Localities around Lake Conjola

Lake Conjola is a small town situated on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia.^[2]^[3] It is located in the region of Ulladulla, in the City of Shoalhaven. At the 2021 census, Lake Conjola had a population of 687.^[1] Lake Conjola is a popular tourist destination for boaters and fisherman. Fish in the lake include bream, whiting, tailor, flathead, luderick and jewfish. Lake Conjola is located on the southern side of Green Island, a renowned surf break. There are four caravan parks with cabins, caravan areas, tent areas, and waterfronts.

On New Year's Eve in 2019 the town was affected by fire during the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season.^[4]^[5] Eight-nine homes were lost in nearby Conjola Park.^[6]

Population

In the 2016 Census, there were 437 people in Lake Conjola. 81.6% of people were born in Australia and 90.8% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were Anglican 34.6% and No Religion 25.7%.^[1]