Emerald Beach, 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 Emerald Beach, in the Coffs Harbour City Council local government area.
| Locality | Emerald Beach |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Coffs Harbour City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.16246 |
| Longitude | 153.16347 |
| Population | 2,275 |
| Density | 153.2 /km² |
| Area | 14.8 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2456 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 451 km north-northeast |
Emerald Beach is a locality in the Coffs Harbour City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,275. The locality covers an area of 14.8 km², giving a population density of about 153.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 451 km north-northeast of Sydney. Emerald Beach is located at 30.1625°S, 153.1635°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2456. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Emerald Beach unfurls along a coastline where the dense green of the hinterland meets the restless blue of the Pacific. It lies 16.6 km north-north-east of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 12°T), and is situated 7.6 km south of Woolgoolga. The land here is a generous slope, tumbling down to a series of coves and headlands, each with its own character. Waves, often a vibrant aquamarine, spill onto sands that range from pale gold to a richer, shell-flecked hue, while the air carries a constant, low hum of cicadas and the distant sigh of the ocean. Behind the immediate fringe of coastal scrub and pandanus, the terrain rises into rolling hills, cloaked in a tapestry of eucalypts and rainforest flora, their shadows lengthening as the afternoon wears on, painting the landscape in deepening shades of jade and olive.
The history of Emerald Beach is etched in the rhythm of its tides and the enduring spirit of those who have called it home. Once a place of quiet abundance for Indigenous custodians, the area later saw the gentle encroachment of settlers drawn by the rich soil and the bounty of the sea. While not a hub of heavy industry, the local economy has historically been shaped by small-scale farming, particularly the cultivation of bananas and avocados in the fertile valleys, and a long-standing connection to fishing. Today, Emerald Beach thrives as a popular destination for travellers seeking its unspoiled beauty, its charm amplified by the neighbouring Solitary Islands Marine Park, a testament to the region's commitment to preserving its natural wonders. The quality of the light here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar softness, bathing the landscape in a warm, diffused glow that seems to hold the day's gentle activities in suspension.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Emerald Beach, 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 Emerald Beach, in the Coffs Harbour City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Emerald Beach includes the postcode (2456), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Coffs Harbour 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 Emerald Beach 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. |