Elermore Vale, 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 Elermore Vale, in the Newcastle City Council local government area.
| Locality | Elermore Vale |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Newcastle City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.9175 |
| Longitude | 151.66192 |
| Population | 5,417 |
| Density | 1135.6 /km² |
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 2287 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 114 km north-northeast |
Elermore Vale is a locality in the Newcastle City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,417. The locality covers an area of 4.8 km², giving a population density of about 1135.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 114 km north-northeast of Sydney. Elermore Vale is located at 32.9175°S, 151.6619°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2287.
Elermore Vale rests on the gentle slopes that rise from the Hunter River floodplain, a landscape defined by the pale greens of pasture and the deeper hues of scattered eucalypts. It lies 12.3 km west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 271°T), and is situated 2.1 km south of Wallsend. The air here, even on a warm afternoon, carries a subtle coolness, a whisper from the higher ground that overlooks the broader expanse of the Newcastle region. The terrain is a study in subtle contours, where the land doesn't so much surge as it breathes, a soft undulation that invites the eye to wander over the rooftops of houses and the occasional glint of a distant waterway. It’s a place where the sky seems to stretch further, the clouds more voluminous, and the light at the end of the day often bleeds into a soft apricot glow across the western horizon.
Historically, Elermore Vale’s character has been shaped by its proximity to the burgeoning industries of the Hunter. While not a primary mining centre itself, its development was inextricably linked to the coal seams that lie beneath the broader region, providing a residential haven for those who worked the mines or serviced the expanding port of Newcastle. The local economy today is a mosaic, a blend of residential growth and smaller-scale commercial enterprises, with many residents commuting to the larger urban centres. The spirit of Elermore Vale is one of quiet independence, a place where neighbourly connections are still valued and the pace of life allows for a deeper appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty, a feeling that has persisted through generations of settlement.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elermore Vale, 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 Elermore Vale, in the Newcastle City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Elermore Vale includes the postcode (2287), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Newcastle City 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 Elermore Vale 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. |