Forster, 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 Forster, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Forster |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.23369 |
| Longitude | 152.54375 |
| Population | 13,660 |
| Density | 419.0 /km² |
| Area | 32.6 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 2428 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 220 km northeast |
Forster is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 13,660. The locality covers an area of 32.6 km², giving a population density of about 419.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 220 km northeast of Sydney. Forster is located at 32.2337°S, 152.5437°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2428. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Forster unfolds along the northern shores of an expansive system of waterways, where the Pacific Ocean breathes a salty tang into the air. It lies 92.1 km south-south-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 201°T), and is situated 9.9 km south-east of Tuncurry. The landscape is a gentle embrace of undulating hills cloaked in a vibrant green, punctuated by the silvery sheen of water that snakes and pools, eventually spilling into the vast blue expanse. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, almost buttery glow over the foreshore, highlighting the weathered timber of jetties and the hardy scrub clinging to the sandy fringes. The character of Forster is one of unhurried seaside living, where the rhythm of the tides seems to set the pace for its residents, a blend of permanent dwellers and those who seek solace from busier lives.
The history of Forster is deeply intertwined with the sea and the land it commands, its early days marked by timber-getters and fishermen drawn to the rich resources of the coast and hinterland. The local economy, while still harbouring echoes of its past, now thrives on the allure of its natural beauty, with tourism a significant drawcard. The distinctively curved Wallis Lake, a sheltered haven for marine life and a playground for water sports, forms the heart of the Forster experience, its waters a mosaic of blues and greens that shift with the passing clouds. The iconic breakwall, a sturdy sentinel against the ocean's might, stands as a silent testament to the town's enduring relationship with the sea, a place where generations have walked, fished, and simply watched the waves roll in.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Forster, 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 Forster, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Forster includes the postcode (2428), 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 Forster 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. |