Dunbogan, 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 Dunbogan, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
| Locality | Dunbogan |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.66013 |
| Longitude | 152.81253 |
| Population | 987 |
| Density | 141.8 /km² |
| Area | 7.0 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 2443 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 288 km north-northeast |
Dunbogan is a locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 987. The locality covers an area of 7.0 km², giving a population density of about 141.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 288 km north-northeast of Sydney. Dunbogan is located at 31.6601°S, 152.8125°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2443. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dunbogan rests at the mouth of the Camden Haven River, a place where the emerald splash of coastal scrub meets the restless blue of the Pacific. It lies 23.5 km south-south-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 200°T), and is situated 12.9 km south of Lake Cathie. The air here carries the tang of salt and the damp earth scent of the surrounding hinterland, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity and the fertile embrace of the land. Waves, born far out in the ocean, arrive with a gentle sigh against the golden sands of North Beach, a sweep of coastline that feels both wild and welcoming. Behind the dunes, the land rises in gentle slopes, cloaked in a dense tapestry of native vegetation, where the sunlight filters through the leaves in shifting patterns, casting a dappled, almost ethereal glow. The very character of Dunbogan is etched in this meeting of elements – the broad, open sky above, the whispering eucalyptus and wattles on the hillsides, and the constant murmur of the water.
Historically, the Camden Haven was a vital waterway for early European settlers, its navigable river providing access to the interior for timber getters and farmers. The local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the sea and the land; fishing fleets still depart from the sheltered harbour, their catches a modern echo of generations past who relied on the river's gifts. Tourism has become a significant thread in Dunbogan's fabric, drawing visitors who seek the quiet charm of its beaches, the opportunities for boating and fishing, and the access to the natural wonders of the nearby national parks. The spirit of the place is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to its environment, a character shaped by the ebb and flow of the tides and the enduring beauty of its coastal landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dunbogan, 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 Dunbogan, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Dunbogan includes the postcode (2443), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Macquarie-Hastings 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 Dunbogan 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. |