Corlette, 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 Corlette, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
| Locality | Corlette |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Stephens Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.72487 |
| Longitude | 152.11458 |
| Population | 5,147 |
| Density | 1727.2 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 2315 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 152 km north-northeast |
Corlette is a locality in the Port Stephens Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,147. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 1727.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 152 km north-northeast of Sydney. Corlette is located at 32.7249°S, 152.1146°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2315. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Corlette rests on the southern shores of Port Stephens, a place where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering, sheltered waters. It lies 36.9 km north-east of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 54°T), and is situated 2.4 km west-north-west of Nelson Bay. The air here carries the clean, briny tang of the sea, a constant companion to the rustling of gum leaves and the distant cries of gulls. The terrain is a soft undulation of low hills, carpeted in a mix of native bushland and manicured gardens, with the occasional glimpse of a tiled roof peeking through the verdant canopy. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, bathes the landscape in a warm, honeyed glow, softening the edges of the coastal scrub and casting long shadows across the quiet streets. The character of Corlette is one of gentle repose, a place where the rhythm of life seems to slow to the cadence of the tide.
The history of this stretch of coast is deeply intertwined with the traditional custodians of the land, whose connection to these waterways and forests predates European settlement by millennia. Later, the area was shaped by the timber cutters and fishermen who were drawn to the abundant resources of the bay, their early efforts laying the groundwork for the burgeoning tourism that defines Corlette today. The local economy, while still acknowledging its maritime roots, now thrives on the steady influx of visitors drawn to the pristine beaches and the allure of the harbour. The distinctive character of Corlette is amplified by its proximity to the larger centres of Nelson Bay, offering a tranquil counterpoint to the bustling activity found just a short drive away, yet retaining its own quiet charm and a strong sense of local identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Corlette, 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 Corlette, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Corlette includes the postcode (2315), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Stephens 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 Corlette 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. |