Carrington, Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales
Carrington, 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 Carrington, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Carrington |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.66011 |
| Longitude | 152.01865 |
| Population | 25 |
| Density | 7.7 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 2324 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 154 km north-northeast |
Carrington is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 25. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 7.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 154 km north-northeast of Sydney. Carrington is located at 32.6601°S, 152.0187°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2324. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Carrington rests on a broad sweep of coastal plain, where the rich, dark earth, a legacy of ancient volcanic activity, gives way to the whispering grasses and hardy shrubs of the littoral zone. It lies 35.6 km north-east of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 36°T), and is situated 15.0 km north-east of Medowie. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt, a constant reminder of the nearby ocean, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, often softens to a honeyed hue, bathing the paddocks and the scattered dwellings in a gentle, diffused glow. The landscape is a mosaic of undulating pastures, punctuated by stands of gum trees that stand sentinel against the horizon, their silvery leaves rustling in the ocean breeze. Distant hills, softened by haze, frame the view, hinting at the ruggedness of the hinterland that lies beyond the coastal fringe.
The economic pulse of Carrington has long been tied to the bounty of its fertile land and the proximity of the sea. For generations, dairy farming has shaped the character of the region, with herds of contented cattle grazing on the verdant pastures, their steady presence a familiar sight. This agricultural heritage is complemented by the quiet industry of fishing, where local boats venture out from nearby harbours, their catches contributing to the flavour of the coastal cuisine. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Carrington carries the quiet weight of its past in the weathered timbers of its older farm buildings and the well-worn paths that trace the footsteps of earlier generations. The pace of life here is dictated by the seasons and the tides, a gentle rhythm that draws those seeking a connection to the land and the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carrington, 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 Carrington, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Carrington includes the postcode (2324), 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 Carrington 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. |