Dumaresq Island, 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 Dumaresq Island, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Dumaresq Island |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.90847 |
| Longitude | 152.50001 |
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Postcode | 2430 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 249 km north-northeast |
Dumaresq Island is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 8.4 km². It lies approximately 249 km north-northeast of Sydney. Dumaresq Island is located at 31.9085°S, 152.5000°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2430. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dumaresq Island lies as a verdant smudge in the embrace of the Manning River, a sanctuary of quietude where the water’s gentle murmur is the prevailing soundtrack. It lies 62.3 km south-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 217°T), and is situated 5.5 km east-south-east of Taree. The land here, soft and fertile, breathes with the humidity of the coast, the air thick with the scent of salt and the distant perfume of blooming frangipani. Mangroves stand sentinel along its edges, their intricate root systems a testament to the tidal ebb and flow, while inland, pastures stretch out, a patchwork of emerald green under a sky that often bleeds into shades of bruised plum and molten gold as the sun dips low. The character of Dumaresq Island is one of understated beauty, a place where the slow unfolding of the day dictates the rhythm of life, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal haze, casts a luminous, almost ethereal glow across the landscape.
The history of Dumaresq Island is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its waterways, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, the fertile soils have supported agricultural pursuits, with dairy farming and grazing being prominent, the rich pastures yielding a steady harvest. The river’s influence extends to fishing, a practice that has sustained families and contributed to the island’s identity, the catch often finding its way to local markets and neighbouring communities. While not overtly a hub of industry, Dumaresq Island possesses a quiet resilience, its economy rooted in the land and the water that encircles it, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the natural environment. The island’s distinctive charm lies in this unpretentious prosperity, a place where the past is a gentle undercurrent to the present, and the simple act of living in harmony with the river is its most enduring characteristic.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dumaresq Island, 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 Dumaresq Island, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dumaresq Island includes the postcode (2430), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast 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 Dumaresq Island 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. |