Redhead, 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 Redhead, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Redhead |
| 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 | -33.00538 |
| Longitude | 151.71452 |
| Population | 3,390 |
| Density | 1005.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 2290 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 107 km north-northeast |
Redhead is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,390. The locality covers an area of 3.4 km², giving a population density of about 1005.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 107 km north-northeast of Sydney. Redhead is located at 33.0054°S, 151.7145°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2290.
Redhead breathes the salt tang of the Tasman Sea, a coastal suburb where the land dips and rises in a gentle undulation towards the water. It lies 12.1 km south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 218°T), and is situated 12.8 km south-south-east of Wallsend. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of coastal scrub mingled with the invigorating spray of the ocean, a constant reminder of the powerful waves that shape its shores. Indigenous gums, their bark peeling in pale scrolls, stand sentinel over the landscape, their branches reaching towards a sky that shifts from the sharp blue of midday to the bruised purples and oranges of dusk, painting the sand dunes and the distant glint of Lake Macquarie in ethereal light. The beaches, broad and sweeping, are not merely stretches of sand but living entities, constantly sculpted by the tides, their fine grains whispering tales of countless days under the Australian sun.
The story of Redhead is interwoven with the rich coal seams that once defined its economic heart, a legacy still palpable in the quietude of its streets and the enduring character of its people. For generations, this land provided sustenance not only from the earth but also from the bountiful waters of the neighbouring lake, a place where fishing boats would have once bobbed in colourful flotillas. While the clang of mining equipment has faded, the spirit of industry and resilience remains, now channelled into a relaxed coastal lifestyle and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Redhead. The distinctive character of the suburb is found in its close-knit feel, a place where neighbours still greet each other on the street and the pace of life allows for the simple pleasures, like watching the sun dip below the horizon, casting long shadows across the dunes.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Redhead, 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 Redhead, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Redhead includes the postcode (2290), 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 Redhead 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. |