Smiths Lake, 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 Smiths Lake, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Smiths Lake |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.37839 |
| Longitude | 152.49531 |
| Population | 1,198 |
| Density | 77.3 /km² |
| Area | 15.5 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 2428 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 204 km northeast |
Smiths Lake is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,198. The locality covers an area of 15.5 km², giving a population density of about 77.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 204 km northeast of Sydney. Smiths Lake is located at 32.3784°S, 152.4953°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2428. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Smiths Lake breathes a quiet, coastal charm, a place where the land gently spills into a broad, tranquil waterway that mirrors the vast, often cerulean sky. It lies 89.0 km north-east of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 48°T), and is situated 14.6 km south of Green Point. The surrounding landscape is a soft embrace of heathy woodlands and banks of dense, green scrub, punctuated by the occasional scattered home or holiday cottage. Here, the air carries the faint, briny tang of the nearby Pacific, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, while the water itself, a deep, inviting blue, is often as still as a polished mirror, reflecting the rustling casuarinas and the distant, hazy outline of rolling hills. The character of Smiths Lake is one of unhurried repose, a place where the day unfolds at its own deliberate pace, marked by the gentle lapping of water against the shore and the calls of unseen birds in the bush.
Historically, Smiths Lake has always been tied to the bounty of its waters and the surrounding natural wealth. Long before European settlement, Indigenous peoples knew these shores, their connection to the land and sea a deep, enduring legacy. Later, the area saw a slow but steady influx of settlers drawn by the promise of timber and the potential for fishing and small-scale farming. The local economy today still reflects this heritage, with tourism playing a significant role, drawing visitors to its pristine waterways for boating, fishing, and kayaking. Beyond the holidaymakers, a hardy spirit persists, with residents often connected to the sea, whether through commercial fishing operations that still ply the nearby ocean, or simply through a lifestyle shaped by the rhythm of tides and the abundance of the coast. The quiet hum of this small community is underpinned by a deep appreciation for the natural beauty that defines Smiths Lake, a beauty that has, in turn, shaped the lives and livelihoods of those who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Smiths Lake, 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 Smiths Lake, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Smiths Lake includes the postcode (2428), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-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 Smiths Lake 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. |