Belmont South, 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 Belmont South, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Belmont South |
| 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 | -33.05329 |
| Longitude | 151.6601 |
| Population | 1,090 |
| Density | 419.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 2280 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 100 km north-northeast |
Belmont South is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,090. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 419.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 100 km north-northeast of Sydney. Belmont South is located at 33.0533°S, 151.6601°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2280.
Belmont South unfolds along the western edge of the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Macquarie, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water's embrace. It lies 19.5 km south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 220°T), and is situated 9.9 km south-south-west of Charlestown. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt, even far from the ocean's direct kiss, a testament to the enduring presence of the lake. Housing estates, a mosaic of terracotta roofs and verdant lawns, climb the low hills, their backyards often spilling into pockets of native bushland where the calls of kookaburras punctuate the quietude. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the suburban streets, softening the edges of everyday life and imbuing the scene with a gentle, unhurried character.
The history of Belmont South is intimately tied to the very waters that define it, a natural harbour that first drew Indigenous peoples and later, European settlers seeking resources and respite. While not a primary industrial hub itself, Belmont South has long benefited from its proximity to the coal mining heritage of the wider region, its residents often finding employment in the subterranean depths or in the industries that supported them. More recently, the local economy has diversified, with a growing emphasis on services and retail, catering to the burgeoning population drawn to the lifestyle afforded by the lake. The iconic Swansea Bridge, a vital artery connecting the peninsula, stands as a constant reminder of the area’s connectivity and its ongoing development, a landmark that has witnessed the quiet evolution of Belmont South from its nascent beginnings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Belmont South, 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 Belmont South, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Belmont South includes the postcode (2280), 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 Belmont South 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. |