Forbesdale, 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 Forbesdale, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Forbesdale |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.07573 |
| Longitude | 151.962 |
| Population | 168 |
| Density | 4.5 /km² |
| Area | 37.6 km² |
| Elevation | 105 m |
| Postcode | 2422 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 211 km north-northeast |
Forbesdale 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 168. The locality covers an area of 37.6 km², giving a population density of about 4.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 105 m above sea level. It lies approximately 211 km north-northeast of Sydney. Forbesdale is located at 32.0757°S, 151.9620°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2422. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Forbesdale rests against the rolling hills that spill towards the coast, a place where the air carries the scent of eucalyptus and damp earth after a summer shower. It lies 82.9 km north-north-east of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 28°T), and is situated 7.1 km south of Gloucester. The land here is a gentle mosaic of green pastures and darker swathes of bushland, interspersed with the occasional glint of a farm dam reflecting the wide, often cerulean sky. The roads, a dusty ochre in the dry season, wind their way between property fences, leading the eye towards the distant, hazy line of the Pacific. It’s a landscape that feels both settled and wild, where the quiet hum of insects in the afternoon heat is often the loudest sound.
Forbesdale's character is deeply entwined with its pastoral heritage, the legacy of sheep stations and cattle grazing still evident in the weathered fences and the broad-shouldered livestock dotting the paddocks. The local economy, while diversifying, still holds a strong connection to the land, with smaller farms now often focusing on niche produce or boutique tourism, drawing visitors to experience the unhurried pace of rural life. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, are vital arteries for local agriculture, their banks lined with resilient native trees that offer shade and shelter. Historically, Forbesdale was a crossroads for early settlers, a convenient stopping point on the journey north, and echoes of that past can still be found in the sturdy, unassuming architecture of the original buildings in the small centre.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Forbesdale, 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 Forbesdale, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Forbesdale includes the postcode (2422), 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 Forbesdale 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. |