Coal Point, 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 Coal Point, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Coal Point |
| 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 | -33.03982 |
| Longitude | 151.61161 |
| Population | 1,607 |
| Density | 1181.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 2283 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 99 km north-northeast |
Coal Point is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,607. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 1181.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 99 km north-northeast of Sydney. Coal Point is located at 33.0398°S, 151.6116°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2283.
Coal Point is a quiet corner of the western shore of Lake Macquarie, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water. It lies 21.7 km south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 232°T), and is situated 11.0 km south-west of Charlestown. The air here often carries the scent of salt and damp earth, a mingling that speaks of its closeness to the vast waterway. Homes are scattered amongst mature trees, their gardens spilling over with the vibrant colours of native flora, a testament to the fertile soil and the sun that warms this stretch of coast. The shoreline itself is a mix of small, sheltered coves and more exposed stretches, where the water laps with a steady, rhythmic pulse against the pebbles. Even on a breezy day, the prevailing character of Coal Point is one of calm, a sense of being held by the curve of the lake and the surrounding hills.
The history of Coal Point is deeply entwined with the very resources that gave it its name, though the seams of coal that once defined its economy have long since been worked out. For generations, the lake itself was the lifeblood, a source of sustenance through fishing and a vital artery for transport, connecting this settlement to the burgeoning industries of the wider region. Remnants of that past can still be found in the weathered jetties and the quiet hum of small boats heading out at dawn. Today, the local economy has shifted, with many residents commuting to neighbouring centres, but a strong sense of local identity persists, fostered by the close-knit neighbourhoods and the shared appreciation for the tranquil beauty of their surroundings. The quality of light as the sun dips below the western hills, casting long shadows across the water, is a daily spectacle that imbues Coal Point with a serene, almost painterly, glow.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coal Point, 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 Coal Point, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Coal Point includes the postcode (2283), 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 Coal Point 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. |