Firefly, 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 Firefly, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Firefly |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.07939 |
| Longitude | 152.23385 |
| Population | 268 |
| Density | 5.7 /km² |
| Area | 46.7 km² |
| Elevation | 82 m |
| Postcode | 2429 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 221 km north-northeast |
Firefly is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 268. The locality covers an area of 46.7 km², giving a population density of about 5.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 82 m above sea level. It lies approximately 221 km north-northeast of Sydney. Firefly is located at 32.0794°S, 152.2338°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2429. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Firefly rests upon a gentle swell of land that rolls towards the shimmering expanse of the Pacific, a place where the air carries the scent of salt and eucalyptus. It lies 93.0 km south-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 222°T), and is situated 28.8 km south-west of Taree. The landscape here is a tapestry of verdant paddocks, interrupted by stands of coastal forest where the light filters through in dappled shafts, painting the undergrowth with shifting patterns. Beyond the immediate surrounds, the land rises into a series of low, rounded hills, their slopes often cloaked in a soft haze that softens the edges of the horizon. The sounds of Firefly are a quiet symphony: the distant bleating of sheep, the murmur of the sea, and the occasional sharp cry of a seabird.
Historically, Firefly has been shaped by the ebb and flow of coastal industries, its fortunes tied to the bounty of the sea and the fertility of its soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich grazing land and access to the harbour, established a foothold that has endured through generations. The local economy still draws strength from agriculture, with cattle grazing on the undulating pastures and a scattering of small farms producing a variety of crops. For the traveller, Firefly offers a glimpse into a slower pace of life, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the sun and the tides. A distinctive feature of Firefly is the weathered charm of its older buildings, whispering tales of a past etched by the elements and the persistent spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Firefly, 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 Firefly, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Firefly includes the postcode (2429), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast 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 Firefly 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. |