Cooranbong, 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 Cooranbong, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Cooranbong |
| 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 | -33.0524 |
| Longitude | 151.46931 |
| Population | 5,377 |
| Density | 76.3 /km² |
| Area | 70.4 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 2265 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 94 km north-northeast |
Cooranbong is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,377. The locality covers an area of 70.4 km², giving a population density of about 76.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 94 km north-northeast of Sydney. Cooranbong is located at 33.0524°S, 151.4693°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2265. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cooranbong rests where the coastal plain begins its gentle climb towards the Hunter Valley's western escarpment. It lies 26.6 km south-south-east of Cessnock, NSW (from Cessnock, NSW: bearing 157°T), and is situated 11.0 km west-south-west of Toronto. The landscape here is a subtle negotiation between open grassland and the encroaching, then receding, embrace of eucalypt forest, a country of dappled sunlight and the rustle of dry leaves underfoot. Broad creeks, often appearing as silver ribbons on the map, thread their way through the paddocks, their banks softened by a fringe of paperbarks and melaleucas. The air, particularly after a rain, carries a faint, earthy scent, mixed with the sharp tang of gum leaves. The sky above Cooranbong often displays a remarkable clarity, especially in the late afternoon when the western horizon bleeds into hues of apricot and rose, a silent, daily spectacle that paints the scattered farmhouses and grazing cattle in warm, transient light.
Historically, Cooranbong's identity has been shaped by its proximity to the rich alluvial soils of the Hunter River and its role as a gateway to inland exploration. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, cleared tracts of land, establishing dairy farms and orchards that still, in part, define the local economy. The presence of the Avondale College, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, has also imbued Cooranbong with a distinctive character, fostering a particular rhythm of life and a strong sense of community that extends beyond its immediate borders. This educational hub contributes to a quiet, studious atmosphere, a counterpoint to the more robust agricultural heritage, creating a unique blend in the fabric of Cooranbong.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cooranbong, 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 Cooranbong, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cooranbong includes the postcode (2265), 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 Cooranbong 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. |