Booragul, 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 Booragul, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Booragul |
| 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 | -32.97438 |
| Longitude | 151.61146 |
| Population | 1,259 |
| Density | 1032.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 2284 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 106 km north-northeast |
Booragul is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,259. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 1032.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 106 km north-northeast of Sydney. Booragul is located at 32.9744°S, 151.6115°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2284.
Booragul rests on the western shores of Lake Macquarie, a broad expanse of saltwater that mirrors the sky with an ever-changing palette of blues and greys. It lies 18.1 km west-south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 250°T), and is situated 9.7 km south-south-west of Wallsend. The land here slopes gently towards the water, a terrain softened by low hills and pockets of coastal bushland that whisper with the rustle of unseen creatures. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the water in molten streaks, catching the sails of distant boats and illuminating the weathered timber of jetties. A quiet hum of everyday life emanates from the homes scattered amongst the trees, a gentle rhythm punctuated by the calls of seabirds and the distant sigh of traffic on the main road.
This place, Booragul, has long been shaped by the lake’s bounty and the land’s embrace. Its early history is intertwined with the traditional custodians of this country, whose connection to the waterways and the surrounding country runs deep. Later, the area saw a burgeoning of industry, with the rich coal seams beneath the earth fuelling growth and drawing people to its shores. While the heavy industries have receded, the spirit of enterprise remains, now largely focused on tourism and the services that cater to those drawn by the lake’s allure. The local economy breathes with the ebb and flow of visitors seeking the peace of the water, the charm of the lakeside parks, and the simple pleasure of a life lived in close proximity to nature.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Booragul, 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 Booragul, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Booragul 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 Booragul 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. |