Fennell Bay, 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 Fennell Bay, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Fennell Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.98402 |
| Longitude | 151.59674 |
| Population | 1,576 |
| Density | 566.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 2283 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 105 km north-northeast |
Fennell Bay is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,576. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 566.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 105 km north-northeast of Sydney. Fennell Bay is located at 32.9840°S, 151.5967°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2283.
Fennell Bay rests at the edge of a vast, shimmering expanse of water, its shores a gentle curve embraced by low, verdant hills. It lies 19.8 km west-south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 248°T), and is situated 11.3 km south-south-west of Wallsend. The air here carries the distinctive tang of salt and the sweet perfume of flowering shrubs, a constant reminder of its proximity to the expansive Lake Macquarie. Weather-beaten boats, their paint peeling like sunburnt skin, bob lazily at their moorings, mirroring the unhurried cadence of life that seems to flow through the very streets. The sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the landscape, softening the edges of the modest homes and illuminating the emerald green of the native bushland that tumbles down towards the water's edge.
The story of Fennell Bay is one of quiet industry and resourceful adaptation, its character shaped by the bounty and demands of the surrounding waterways. Historically, fishing and timber felling provided livelihoods for its early settlers, their efforts leaving subtle imprints on the terrain. Later, the burgeoning coal mining industry in neighbouring areas brought a different kind of energy, though Fennell Bay itself retained a more tranquil focus. Today, tourism plays a significant role, drawing visitors to its placid waters for sailing, fishing, and the simple pleasure of lakeside living. The local shops and cafes hum with a friendly chatter, a testament to a community that values connection, and the occasional gleam of sunlight on a well-maintained jetty hints at the enduring appeal of this watery haven.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fennell Bay, 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 Fennell Bay, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Fennell Bay includes the postcode (2283), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lake Macquarie 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 Fennell Bay 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. |