Ferodale, 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 Ferodale, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
| Locality | Ferodale |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Stephens Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.71521 |
| Longitude | 151.81931 |
| Area | 82.4 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 2318 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 140 km north-northeast |
Ferodale is a locality in the Port Stephens Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 82.4 km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 140 km north-northeast of Sydney. Ferodale is located at 32.7152°S, 151.8193°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2318. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Ferodale rests in a fold of the coastal plain, where the land begins its gentle ascent towards the higher ridges that guard the hinterland. It lies 22.8 km north of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 6°T), and is situated 6.9 km north-east of Raymond Terrace. The air here carries a particular clarity, a subtle salinity that hints at the nearby ocean, even when the sea itself is out of sight. Patches of remnant bushland, a tapestry of scribbly gums and wattles, cling to the undulating terrain, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper in the breeze. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the paddocks in broad, golden washes, illuminating the rich, ochre soil and the occasional shimmer of heat rising from the earth. The character of Ferodale is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the horizon feels both expansive and intimately familiar.
The history of Ferodale is deeply intertwined with the fertile country that surrounds it, a legacy forged in the cultivation of the land and the sturdy resilience of its people. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich pastures, established farms that continue to shape the landscape today, their weathered sheds and fences standing as quiet testaments to generations of labour. The local economy, while diversified, still draws strength from agricultural pursuits, with grazing properties and smaller market gardens contributing to the region's output. While not a hub of industry, Ferodale possesses a distinct character, a sense of community that has been carefully nurtured over time, much like the crops in its fields. The gentle rhythm of daily life here is marked by the changing seasons and the quiet hum of activity that emanates from homes and farms, a steady beat that has sustained Ferodale through the years.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ferodale, 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 Ferodale, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Ferodale includes the postcode (2318), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Stephens 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 Ferodale 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. |