Fassifern, 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 Fassifern, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Fassifern |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.98303 |
| Longitude | 151.57793 |
| Population | 559 |
| Density | 98.4 /km² |
| Area | 5.7 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 2283 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 104 km north-northeast |
Fassifern is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 559. The locality covers an area of 5.7 km², giving a population density of about 98.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 104 km north-northeast of Sydney. Fassifern is located at 32.9830°S, 151.5779°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2283.
Fassifern lies cradled by the gentle slopes that descend towards the shimmering waters of Lake Macquarie. It lies 21.4 km west-south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 250°T), and is situated 12.3 km south-west of Wallsend. The landscape here is a tapestry of rolling hills, their surfaces softened by a mosaic of green pastures and stands of native bushland, where the air, particularly in the late afternoon, takes on a honeyed hue. The terrain, a subtle undulation rather than dramatic peaks, lends a sense of quiet repose to the surroundings, a place where the land breathes with a steady, unhurried pulse. The character of Fassifern is one of understated resilience, a community that has long drawn its strength from the earth beneath its feet.
Historically, Fassifern's story is interwoven with the rich seams of coal that lie beneath its surface, a legacy that has shaped its economy and its people for generations. While the echoes of mining may still linger in the collective memory, the local economy has gradually diversified, with agriculture and grazing continuing to hold their ground, their livestock dotting the emerald fields like scattered pearls. The proximity to the vast expanse of Lake Macquarie also influences the rhythm of life, offering opportunities for recreation and a connection to the waterways that define the broader region. Fassifern itself, though not a bustling hub, possesses a distinct charm, a place where the past informs the present, and the land continues to offer its bounty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fassifern, 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 Fassifern, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Fassifern includes the postcode (2283), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lake Macquarie City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Fassifern 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. |