Jilliby, 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 Jilliby, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Jilliby |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.21611 |
| Longitude | 151.3742 |
| Population | 1,624 |
| Density | 19.5 /km² |
| Area | 83.2 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 2259 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 74 km north-northeast |
Jilliby is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,624. The locality covers an area of 83.2 km², giving a population density of about 19.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 74 km north-northeast of Sydney. Jilliby is located at 33.2161°S, 151.3742°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2259. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Jilliby lies spread across the rolling terrain, a scattering of farms and bushland where the air carries the scent of damp earth and eucalypt. It lies 42.7 km south of Cessnock, NSW (from Cessnock, NSW: bearing 178°T), and is situated 12.9 km west-north-west of Gorokan. The land here is a soft, undulating country, a generous green that seems to absorb the abundant rainfall, giving way to stands of gum trees that rustle with a dry whisper in the breeze. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, casts a pale, diffused glow, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet, contemplative mood to the everyday. The creeks that thread through the paddocks often run full, their banks a tangle of ferns and wattles, a constant, murmuring presence in the stillness.
The history of Jilliby is one of quiet settlement, agricultural endeavours shaping its character over generations. Early farming, particularly grazing, established a rhythm of life tied to the seasons and the needs of livestock, a legacy that still echoes in the broad paddocks and the sturdy, weathered fences. While not a major hub, Jilliby has always been a place where the land provides, a modest economy built on the bounty of the soil and the diligent work of its inhabitants. The surrounding bushland, a rich tapestry of native flora and fauna, offers a solace and a connection to a wilder Australia, a reminder of the enduring natural beauty that underpins the human endeavours here.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jilliby, 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 Jilliby, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Jilliby includes the postcode (2259), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Jilliby 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. |