Fishers Hill, 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 Fishers Hill, in the Dungog Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Fishers Hill |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Dungog Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.48979 |
| Longitude | 151.54428 |
| Area | 14.5 km² |
| Postcode | 2421 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 156 km north-northeast |
Fishers Hill is a locality in the Dungog Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 14.5 km². It lies approximately 156 km north-northeast of Sydney. Fishers Hill is located at 32.4898°S, 151.5443°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2421. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Fishers Hill rises from the rolling countryside, a subtle prominence against the broader sweep of the Dungog Shire. It lies 27.5 km north of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 358°T), and is situated 12.1 km north-north-west of Paterson. The land here breathes a deep, settled quietude, its contours softened by generations of cultivation and the gentle persistence of native gums. Fields of pasture, a patchwork of emerald and ochre, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy forms of farm buildings and the occasional silver gleam of a water tank. The air, especially as the afternoon mellows, carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and the fainter, more distant perfume of eucalyptus, a subtle aroma that clings to the landscape like a memory.
The story of Fishers Hill is one of quiet endurance, a narrative woven from the threads of pastoralism and the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. For decades, it has been a place where sheep and cattle have grazed on the rich, undulating pastures, their presence shaping the very character of the hills. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, continues to draw its sustenance from the earth, with a steady hum of activity supporting the families who call Fishers Hill home. The landscape itself, a testament to both nature's artistry and human endeavour, holds a distinctive charm, a quiet beauty that speaks of resilience and a deep connection to place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fishers Hill, 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 Fishers Hill, in the Dungog Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Fishers Hill includes the postcode (2421), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Dungog Shire 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 Fishers Hill 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. |