Bulahdelah, 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 Bulahdelah, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Bulahdelah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.38256 |
| Longitude | 152.19909 |
| Population | 1,480 |
| Density | 8.6 /km² |
| Area | 172.2 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 2423 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 189 km north-northeast |
Bulahdelah is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,480. The locality covers an area of 172.2 km², giving a population density of about 8.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 189 km north-northeast of Sydney. Bulahdelah is located at 32.3826°S, 152.1991°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2423. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bulahdelah rests in a pocket of green, where the Great Dividing Range begins its gentle descent towards the coast. It lies 70.7 km north-north-east of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 33°T), and is situated 27.9 km north-north-east of Tea Gardens. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalypt, a constant reminder of the dense forests that hug the surrounding hills. The Alum Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the valley, reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the canopy of towering timbers. The landscape is a rich tapestry of undulating terrain, where cleared paddocks of pasture give way to the rugged beauty of national parkland, creating a sense of both cultivated order and wild, untamed nature.
The history of Bulahdelah is deeply entwined with the timber industry, a legacy evident in the sturdy, functional architecture of its older buildings and the enduring connection to the surrounding forests. For generations, the milling of hardwoods and cedars provided the lifeblood of the district, shaping its economy and the hardy character of its people. Today, while timber remains a significant presence, Bulahdelah has broadened its horizons, with agriculture, particularly cattle grazing, contributing to the local prosperity. The proximity to the coast also draws a steady stream of visitors, drawn by the natural beauty, the opportunities for bushwalking in the nearby Myall Lakes National Park, and the quiet charm of a community that retains a strong sense of its past. The cool, crisp mornings here, often accompanied by a fine mist rising from the creek, speak of a place that breathes with the seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bulahdelah, 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 Bulahdelah, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bulahdelah includes the postcode (2423), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-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 Bulahdelah 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. |