Highfields, 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 Highfields, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Highfields |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.95601 |
| Longitude | 151.71527 |
| Population | 815 |
| Density | 936.8 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 100 m |
| Postcode | 2289 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 112 km north-northeast |
Highfields is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 815. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 936.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 100 m above sea level. It lies approximately 112 km north-northeast of Sydney. Highfields is located at 32.9560°S, 151.7153°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2289.
Highfields rises from the undulating terrain, a quiet settlement where the air often carries a subtle, earthy scent, a reminder of the fertile land that surrounds it. It lies 8.4 km west-south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 241°T), and is situated 8.0 km south-east of Wallsend. The landscape here is a gentle, rolling expanse, punctuated by stands of gum trees whose branches, silvered by the sun, reach towards a sky that can shift from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples of late afternoon with remarkable speed. Small creeks, often little more than trickles after dry spells but capable of swelling to a determined flow, meander through the paddocks, their banks softened by native grasses and the occasional flash of a kingfisher’s brilliant blue. The character of Highfields is one of quiet persistence, a place where the days unfold with a predictable, unhurried grace, marked by the changing seasons and the slow, steady work of the land.
The history of Highfields is interwoven with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this corner of the region, a legacy of farming and grazing that still defines its economic backbone. Generations have worked this soil, coaxing sustenance from its rich, dark loam, and the echoes of this industrious past can be felt in the weathered farmhouses and the sturdy fences that divide the fields. While not a major centre for mining or heavy industry, the careful cultivation of the land remains a principal pursuit, supplying local markets and contributing to the broader regional economy. The nearby waterways, though not grand, offer a tranquil beauty, a place for quiet contemplation or a gentle afternoon spent fishing, a small but significant part of the lifeblood of Highfields.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Highfields, 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 Highfields, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Highfields includes the postcode (2289), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lake Macquarie City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Highfields 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. |