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| Locality | Belford |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Singleton Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.66898 |
| Longitude | 151.29049 |
| Population | 167 |
| Density | 4.2 /km² |
| Area | 39.8 km² |
| Elevation | 77 m |
| Postcode | 2335 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 134 km north |
Belford is a locality in the Singleton Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 167. The locality covers an area of 39.8 km², giving a population density of about 4.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 77 m above sea level. It lies approximately 134 km north of Sydney. Belford is located at 32.6690°S, 151.2905°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2335. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Belford sleeps cradled in a broad, fertile valley, where the Hunter River, a silver ribbon unfurling across the landscape, nurtures the land with its gentle flow. It lies 19.2 km north-north-west of Cessnock, NSW (from Cessnock, NSW: bearing 341°T), and is situated 9.2 km west-north-west of Greta. The terrain here is a mosaic of rolling hills, softened by the passage of countless seasons, their slopes often carpeted in emerald pastures or patterned with the orderly rows of vineyards. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills over the western ridges, bathing the country in a warm, honeyed light that seems to linger, imbuing the air with a tangible stillness. The character of Belford is one of quiet resilience, a place where the earth’s bounty is respected and the pace of life is measured by the turning of the sun and the rhythm of the seasons.
The history of Belford is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of the Hunter Valley, a region that has long been a breadbasket for the surrounding areas and a renowned producer of fine wines. For generations, grazing and viticulture have shaped the local economy, with families tending to their land, their livelihoods a testament to enduring connection and hard work. The distinctive character of Belford is also marked by its proximity to the river, a vital artery that has sustained life and agriculture since its early days. This enduring relationship with the land and the river creates a palpable sense of place, a quiet hum of continuity that resonates through the everyday lives of its inhabitants.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Belford, New South Wales. 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 Belford, in the Singleton Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Belford includes the postcode (2335), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Singleton 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 Belford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |