Fernances, 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 Fernances, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
| Locality | Fernances |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hawkesbury City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.19427 |
| Longitude | 151.01218 |
| Population | 13 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 6.1 km² |
| Elevation | 60 m |
| Postcode | 2775 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 77 km north-northwest |
Fernances is a locality in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 13. The locality covers an area of 6.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 60 m above sea level. It lies approximately 77 km north-northwest of Sydney. Fernances is located at 33.1943°S, 151.0122°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2775. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Fernances lies nestled amongst rolling hills that bleed into the richer, darker soils of the Hawkesbury valley. It lies 51.5 km south-west of Cessnock, NSW (from Cessnock, NSW: bearing 219°T), and is situated 13.4 km west of Kulnura. The landscape here is a gentle conversation between ancient sandstone and the fertile gifts of the river, a place where the air often carries the faint, sweet tang of ripening fruit and the earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to pool in the hollows and gild the broad leaves of the eucalyptus trees, casting long, dancing shadows that stretch and shrink with the passing hours.
The history of Fernances is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a legacy shaped by generations of families who worked this land for grazing and cultivation. The nearby Hawkesbury River, a constant, murmuring presence, has always been the lifeblood, facilitating transport and enriching the surrounding country. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the character of Fernances is also subtly defined by its proximity to larger centres, drawing a steady flow of visitors seeking a breath of country air and the quiet charm of rural life, a rhythm that feels both timeless and comfortably contemporary.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fernances, 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 Fernances, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Fernances includes the postcode (2775), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Hawkesbury City 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 Fernances 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. |