Glen Ward, 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 Glen Ward, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Glen Ward |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.82296 |
| Longitude | 151.64988 |
| Area | 107.7 km² |
| Postcode | 2422 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 231 km north |
Glen Ward is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 107.7 km². It lies approximately 231 km north of Sydney. Glen Ward is located at 31.8230°S, 151.6499°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2422. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Glen Ward unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills that gently surrender to the vast, shimmering expanse of the Pacific. It lies 102.0 km north of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 5°T), and is situated 36.2 km north-west of Gloucester. The air here carries the subtle, briny kiss of the ocean, a constant whisper of its proximity, even when the sea is out of sight. Verdant pastures, punctuated by the stoic forms of gum trees, stretch towards horizons painted with the soft hues of coastal scrub and the occasional darker plume of rainforest remnants. The land itself seems to breathe, its contours softened by the relentless caress of wind and rain, creating a topography that feels both ancient and alive. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a way of gilding everything, transforming the everyday into something quietly luminous.
The history of Glen Ward is deeply entwined with the land and its bounty, a narrative shaped by the enduring spirit of those who first worked its soil and fished its waters. For generations, the economy has been anchored by the reliable rhythm of agriculture and grazing, the rich, fertile earth yielding its produce with a steady generosity. More recently, a burgeoning tourism sector has begun to weave itself into the local fabric, drawn by the untamed beauty of the coastline and the promise of a slower, more contemplative pace of life. Small, independent businesses, run by families who have called this place home for decades, form the backbone of the local economy, their presence a quiet testament to resilience and a deep connection to this particular corner of the Mid-Coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glen Ward, 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 Glen Ward, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Glen Ward includes the postcode (2422), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Glen Ward 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. |