Bar 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 Bar Point, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Bar Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.49835 |
| Longitude | 151.17462 |
| Population | 66 |
| Density | 4.5 /km² |
| Area | 14.6 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 2083 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 41 km north |
Bar Point is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 66. The locality covers an area of 14.6 km², giving a population density of about 4.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 41 km north of Sydney. Bar Point is located at 33.4984°S, 151.1746°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2083. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bar Point is a place where the land gently surrenders to the embrace of the water, a quiet articulation of coastline. It lies 18.1 km north-west of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 320°T), and is situated 13.0 km west of Umina Beach. Here, the Hawkesbury River, broadened into a generous estuary, dictates the rhythm of life, its murky green waters reflecting the bruised purples and soft oranges of the Australian sky at dusk. The air carries a subtle, briny tang, a constant reminder of the nearby Pacific, even as the land itself is cloaked in a dense scrub of native bushland, a tapestry of greys and greens punctuated by the occasional flash of a bird’s wing. The terrain is a study in subtle slopes and sheltered coves, where the land offers a soft landing rather than a dramatic declaration.
The history of Bar Point is not one of grand pronouncements but of quiet persistence, a story whispered by the river and the trees. For generations, Indigenous custodians knew this land, their connection to the waterways and the abundant life within them as intrinsic as the tides themselves. Later, cedar cutters and oyster farmers found sustenance here, their livelihoods intrinsically bound to the river's bounty. Today, Bar Point remains a haven for those seeking respite, its economy largely sustained by the gentle hum of weekenders and holidaymakers drawn to its peaceful shores. The very character of Bar Point is etched in its relative remoteness; access is often by water, a deliberate choice that preserves its tranquil essence and shields it from the hurried pace of neighbouring settlements.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bar 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 Bar Point, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bar Point includes the postcode (2083), 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 Bar 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. |