Copacabana, 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 Copacabana, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Copacabana |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.48639 |
| Longitude | 151.43634 |
| Population | 2,656 |
| Density | 1289.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 2251 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 47 km north-northeast |
Copacabana is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,656. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 1289.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 47 km north-northeast of Sydney. Copacabana is located at 33.4864°S, 151.4363°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2251.
Copacabana unfolds along the rugged Central Coast, a place where sandstone outcrops meet the restless Pacific. It lies 19.8 km north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 40°T), and is situated 12.1 km east-north-east of Umina Beach. The air, thick with the scent of salt and the subtle perfume of flowering native shrubs, whispers of the ocean's constant embrace. Rolling hills, cloaked in resilient coastal heath and scattered pockets of eucalypt forest, descend towards the coastline, their undulations softened by the persistent sea breeze. The character of Copacabana is one of quiet resilience, a settlement that has learned to live in harmony with the powerful forces of nature, its beaches a dramatic sweep of golden sand constantly reshaped by the tides, the ceaseless murmur of the waves a perpetual soundtrack to daily life.
The history of this stretch of coast is etched not in grand monuments but in the subtle shifts of the land and the enduring spirit of its people. Originally a place of significance for the Awabakal people, the land later saw European settlement driven by the promise of timber and, for a time, a modest fishing economy that drew sustenance from the nutrient-rich waters. Today, the economy of Copacabana is predominantly shaped by its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek the solace of its beaches and the invigorating coastal walks that wind through the surrounding national parkland. The distinctive character of Copacabana lies in its unpretentious charm, a place where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the sun and the tide, offering a tranquil counterpoint to the bustle of larger urban centres, a place where the colours of the sunset often paint the western sky in hues of fiery orange and soft lavender.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Copacabana, 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 Copacabana, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Copacabana includes the postcode (2251), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Copacabana 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. |