Catherine Hill Bay, 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 Catherine Hill Bay, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Catherine Hill Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.15027 |
| Longitude | 151.623 |
| Population | 164 |
| Density | 18.8 /km² |
| Area | 8.7 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2281 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 89 km north-northeast |
Catherine Hill Bay is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 164. The locality covers an area of 8.7 km², giving a population density of about 18.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 89 km north-northeast of Sydney. Catherine Hill Bay is located at 33.1503°S, 151.6230°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2281. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Catherine Hill Bay unfurls along a rugged coastline, where the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean meets a tapestry of coastal heath and ancient forests. It lies 30.2 km south-south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 212°T), and is situated 14.0 km south-south-west of Belmont. The air here carries the bracing tang of salt, a constant reminder of the powerful surf that crashes onto the wide, sweeping beach, a ribbon of pale gold fringed by dark, volcanic rocks. Steep escarpments, cloaked in dense green scrub, rise behind the village, their slopes etched with the scars of time and the persistent, wind-sculpted forms of native flora. The light at dusk often paints the sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges, reflecting a raw, untamed beauty that permeates the very character of Catherine Hill Bay.
This coastal enclave carries the indelible imprint of its mining past, a legacy that shaped its founding and continues to influence its identity. For generations, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of coal carts echoed through the hills, a testament to the industry that once sustained Catherine Hill Bay. While the mines have long since fallen silent, their presence is still felt in the weathered buildings and the stoic resilience of the local community, a spirit forged in hard work and shared endeavour. Today, a burgeoning tourism sector draws visitors seeking the raw, natural appeal of the area, drawn to its spectacular beaches and the promise of quiet contemplation. The economy now leans towards the subtle allure of coastal living, where fishing boats still bob in the small bay and the scent of woodsmoke occasionally drifts from chimneys, a gentle counterpoint to the ceaseless murmur of the ocean.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Catherine Hill Bay, 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 Catherine Hill Bay, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Catherine Hill Bay includes the postcode (2281), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lake Macquarie City 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 Catherine Hill Bay 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. |