Speers Point, 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 Speers Point, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Speers Point |
| 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 | -32.96394 |
| Longitude | 151.62709 |
| Population | 3,193 |
| Density | 1101.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 2284 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 108 km north-northeast |
Speers Point is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,193. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 1101.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 108 km north-northeast of Sydney. Speers Point is located at 32.9639°S, 151.6271°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2284.
Speers Point unfurls along the southern edge of Lake Macquarie, a broad, shimmering expanse of water that dominates the local geography. It lies 16.3 km west-south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 252°T), and is situated 8.0 km south-south-west of Wallsend. The land here is gently contoured, rising to modest hills that offer sweeping vistas of the lake and its neighbouring shores, their slopes often softened by a verdant cloak of native bushland and manicured parklands. Along the waterfront, broad, flat expanses give way to the gentle lapping of water, the air carrying the faint, salty tang of the nearby Pacific Ocean, a constant reminder of the vastness that lies just beyond the protective arms of the lake. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, has a luminous quality, catching the dust motes dancing in the air and casting long, soft shadows that lend a quiet beauty to the everyday.
The history of Speers Point is intrinsically tied to the fortunes of Lake Macquarie, a waterway that has long sustained and shaped its people. Once a vital artery for transport and a bountiful source of seafood, the lake's influence continues to shape the local economy, with tourism and recreational pursuits now playing a significant role alongside the enduring presence of residential development. The area’s past is also touched by the industry that once pulsed through the region, a legacy that can still be felt in the echoes of a bygone era. Today, Speers Point is a place where the rhythm of daily life is largely dictated by the gentle ebb and flow of the lake, a peaceful harbourside existence that draws many to its shores.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Speers Point, 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 Speers Point, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Speers Point includes the postcode (2284), 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 Speers Point 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. |