Cameron Park, 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 Cameron Park, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Cameron Park |
| 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 | -32.90113 |
| Longitude | 151.61633 |
| Population | 7,819 |
| Density | 651.6 /km² |
| Area | 12.0 km² |
| Elevation | 55 m |
| Postcode | 2285 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 114 km north-northeast |
Cameron Park is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,819. The locality covers an area of 12.0 km², giving a population density of about 651.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 55 m above sea level. It lies approximately 114 km north-northeast of Sydney. Cameron Park is located at 32.9011°S, 151.6163°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2285.
Cameron Park unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and undulating terrain, a verdant expanse where the coastal plains begin to assert their presence. It lies 16.7 km west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 277°T), and is situated 4.4 km west of Wallsend. The air here carries a soft, humid warmth, a prelude to the eventual embrace of the nearby ocean, and the light, particularly as afternoon deepens, possesses a honeyed quality, bathing the scattered stands of eucalypts in a warm glow. The broad streets, lined with a mix of established homes and newer builds, speak of a community in transition, a place where the past is still visible in the enduring character of its older trees and the quiet diligence of its residents. The scent of freshly mown lawns mingles with the subtle, earthy aroma of damp soil, a constant reminder of the fertile ground that underpins this growing locality.
Historically, the land around Cameron Park was shaped by agricultural pursuits, the rich soils once yielding to the steady hands of farmers. While the agricultural roots are still present in the neighbouring areas, the economic character of Cameron Park has steadily shifted towards a more diversified model, influenced by its proximity to larger urban centres and the burgeoning service industries that cater to its expanding population. Development has brought new opportunities, fostering a local economy that now thrives on retail, education, and essential services, drawing people from surrounding suburbs. The distinctive rhythm of Cameron Park is one of purposeful growth, a place where families find their footing and the promise of a connected lifestyle, its evolution a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of its accessible, yet distinctly Australian, setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cameron Park, 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 Cameron Park, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cameron Park includes the postcode (2285), 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 Cameron Park 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. |