Casuarina, 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 Casuarina, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Casuarina |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tweed Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -28.30228 |
| Longitude | 153.57189 |
| Population | 2,700 |
| Density | 1015.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 2487 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 658 km north-northeast |
Casuarina is a locality in the Tweed Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,700. The locality covers an area of 2.7 km², giving a population density of about 1015.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 658 km north-northeast of Sydney. Casuarina is located at 28.3023°S, 153.5719°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2487.
Casuarina unfolds as a coastal haven where the land gently slopes towards the Pacific's embrace, a place where the air carries the persistent scent of salt and the rustle of casuarina pines provides a constant, whispery soundtrack. It lies 31.2 km south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 146°T), and is situated 9.2 km south-south-east of Banora Point. The landscape here is a mosaic of rolling dunes, their sandy slopes softened by tenacious grasses, giving way to pockets of lush coastal heathland where wildflowers bloom in bursts of improbable colour. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, paints the sea in shifting shades of turquoise and emerald, a dynamic canvas that mirrors the ebb and flow of the tides. This is a place where the horizon feels vast, a gentle invitation to gaze outwards towards the endless expanse of the ocean, and the quiet murmur of waves breaking on the shore is a perpetual lullaby.
The history of Casuarina is intrinsically tied to its position as a gateway to the southern reaches of the Tweed Coast, a strip of land that has long drawn sustenance from the sea and the fertile soil. For generations, this locality has been shaped by the rhythms of a fishing economy, with the bounty of the ocean providing a livelihood for many, a tradition that continues to imbue the local character with a sense of maritime heritage. While not a large-scale agricultural centre, small farms and hobby farms dot the hinterland, their paddocks often a rich, dark earth, testament to the region's capacity to yield. Tourism has become an increasingly significant thread in the economic fabric of Casuarina, with visitors drawn to its pristine beaches and relaxed atmosphere, seeking an escape from the clamour of busier centres. The community here cultivates a quiet, unhurried pace of life, a deliberate contrast to the demands of modern existence, where neighbours still exchange greetings and the familiar sight of fishing boats heading out at dawn is a comforting constant.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Casuarina, 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 Casuarina, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Casuarina includes the postcode (2487), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tweed Shire 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 Casuarina 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. |