Frederickton, 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 Frederickton, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Frederickton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kempsey Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.02511 |
| Longitude | 152.86069 |
| Population | 1,395 |
| Density | 114.0 /km² |
| Area | 12.2 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2440 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 352 km north-northeast |
Frederickton is a locality in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,395. The locality covers an area of 12.2 km², giving a population density of about 114.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 352 km north-northeast of Sydney. Frederickton is located at 31.0251°S, 152.8607°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2440. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Frederickton lies cradled by the broad embrace of the Macleay Valley, a landscape painted in the soft greens of rolling hills and the deeper emerald of lush river flats. It lies 48.6 km north of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 356°T), and is situated 4.4 km north-north-east of Kempsey. The rich alluvial soil, a gift from the meandering river, supports a verdant tapestry of vegetation, where cattle graze placidly beneath the sprawling limbs of ancient fig trees. The air here carries a gentle sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the subtle perfume of blooming wildflowers, particularly noticeable in the quiet hours after dawn when the mist still clings to the low-lying fields. Sunlight, when it breaks through, falls with a diffused, almost ethereal quality, lending a soft luminescence to the scene.
Frederickton’s story is deeply entwined with the fertile lands it occupies, once a vital part of the traditional custodians' territory. The arrival of European settlers marked a shift, with the area quickly becoming a hub for dairy farming and timber milling, industries that shaped the very character of Frederickton. The Macleay River, a constant presence, served as the main artery for transport and trade, its waters reflecting the passage of paddle steamers and the busy lives of its inhabitants. Today, while the echoes of its pastoral past remain, Frederickton has diversified, with horticulture, particularly the cultivation of high-quality blueberries, now forming a significant part of its economy, drawing visitors who appreciate the fruits of this bountiful region.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Frederickton, 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 Frederickton, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Frederickton includes the postcode (2440), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Kempsey 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 Frederickton 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. |