Buff 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 Buff Point, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Buff Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.22774 |
| Longitude | 151.53427 |
| Population | 3,405 |
| Density | 1661.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 2262 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 77 km north-northeast |
Buff Point is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,405. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 1661.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 77 km north-northeast of Sydney. Buff Point is located at 33.2277°S, 151.5343°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2262.
Buff Point rises from the coastline like a weathered knuckle, its land undulating with the low, scrubby hills characteristic of this stretch of the Central Coast. It lies 42.0 km south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 215°T), and is situated 3.9 km north-east of Gorokan. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the proximity of the Pacific, even when the ocean is not directly in view. Gnarled banksias and tough, wind-sculpted eucalypts cling to the sandy soil, their branches reaching out as if in perpetual, silent conversation with the sea breeze that sweeps inland. The light at dusk often washes over Buff Point in hues of bruised purple and faded gold, softening the rugged contours of the terrain and lending a quiet solemnity to the landscape.
Though Buff Point itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its character is undeniably shaped by the broader narrative of coastal settlement and the changing fortunes of regional economies. Early days likely saw a reliance on the sea, perhaps with small-scale fishing or even early attempts at oyster cultivation, the rhythm of life dictated by tides and seasons. More recently, the local economy has seen a shift, with tourism and residential development becoming more prominent, drawing people to its accessible beaches and the promise of a more relaxed pace of life. Neighbouring areas have a history of resource extraction and agriculture, and while Buff Point itself might be more defined by its natural beauty and its role as a residential enclave, the echoes of those past industries can still be felt in the broader regional context, a subtle undercurrent beneath the hum of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Buff 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 Buff Point, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Buff Point includes the postcode (2262), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Buff 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. |