Iluka, 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 Iluka, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Iluka |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.39867 |
| Longitude | 153.35736 |
| Population | 1,969 |
| Density | 153.6 /km² |
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 2466 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 537 km north-northeast |
Iluka is a locality in the Clarence Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,969. The locality covers an area of 12.8 km², giving a population density of about 153.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 537 km north-northeast of Sydney. Iluka is located at 29.3987°S, 153.3574°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2466. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Iluka breathes with the steady rhythm of the Clarence River meeting the vast Pacific Ocean. It lies 103.6 km north-north-east of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 12°T), and is situated 4.2 km north-north-east of Yamba. The town itself is a collection of weathered timber homes and sturdy brick buildings, spread along a gently curving foreshore that opens directly onto the wide estuary. Salt-laden air, tinged with the scent of damp earth and blooming jacarandas, hangs heavy in the humid atmosphere, carrying the cries of seabirds and the low thrum of distant fishing boats. The landscape here is a delicate balance of land and water: mangrove-lined channels snake inland, their roots clinging to the muddy banks, while a fine, golden sand stretches out to meet the restless blue of the sea, broken only by the dark, basalt outcrops that mark the river mouth. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous, almost molten quality, casting long shadows and bathing the weathered timber in a warm, honeyed glow.
This is a place where the bounty of the river and the sea has shaped its very character and economy. For generations, the Clarence has been Iluka’s lifeblood, supporting a vibrant fishing fleet that still brings in its daily catch, a tradition that underpins the local identity. The town’s history is intertwined with the timber getters who first felled the mighty rainforests that once dominated the hinterland, and echoes of that industrious past can still be found in the architecture and the enduring connection to the natural resources. Today, while fishing remains a cornerstone, tourism also plays a significant role, drawing visitors to its pristine beaches, the iconic breakwater, and the opportunities for boating and exploring the intricate network of waterways. The air here carries a sense of quiet continuity, a place where the modern world has gently brushed against an older, more elemental existence, leaving behind a distinctive charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Iluka, 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 Iluka, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Iluka includes the postcode (2466), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Clarence Valley 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 Iluka 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. |