Kariong, 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 Kariong, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Kariong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.45569 |
| Longitude | 151.26251 |
| Population | 6,305 |
| Density | 245.7 /km² |
| Area | 25.7 km² |
| Elevation | 191 m |
| Postcode | 2250 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 46 km north |
Kariong is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,305. The locality covers an area of 25.7 km², giving a population density of about 245.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 191 m above sea level. It lies approximately 46 km north of Sydney. Kariong is located at 33.4557°S, 151.2625°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2250. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kariong rests on the undulating slopes that lead towards the coast, a landscape painted in the muted greens of eucalypt forests and the ochre tones of well-trodden earth. It lies 18.9 km north of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 349°T), and is situated 8.4 km north-north-west of Umina Beach. The air here carries a distinct tang, a blend of damp soil after rain and the distant whisper of salt, a constant reminder of its proximity to the sea. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the rough bark of gums and the sparse undergrowth of ferns and native grasses. The terrain is a study in gentle rises and falls, a terrain that has been shaped by seasons of rain and the slow, persistent work of water, creating small gullies where moisture lingers and ferns unfurl their delicate fronds. The character of Kariong is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds a dominant presence, its rhythms dictating the pace of life.
The history of Kariong is etched into the land, a narrative woven from the traditional custodians who long walked these paths and the subsequent waves of settlers who sought sustenance and a life away from the burgeoning city. Once a corridor for travellers heading north, its economy has shifted from its early days of timber milling and small-scale farming to a more diversified character, with many residents commuting to neighbouring centres for work. The nearby national parks, with their ancient trees and winding creeks, offer a profound connection to the wild, a place for quiet contemplation or active exploration. Kariong’s distinctive charm lies in this very blend: the wild beauty of its natural surroundings juxtaposed with the practicalities of modern living, a place where the echoes of the past are still felt in the rustle of leaves and the call of native birds.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kariong, 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 Kariong, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kariong includes the postcode (2250), 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 Kariong 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. |