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| Locality | Koolewong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Latitude | -33.46994 |
| Longitude | 151.32381 |
| Population | 868 |
| Density | 248.0 /km² |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Elevation | 35 m |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 46 km north-northeast |
Koolewong is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 868. The locality covers an area of 3.5 km², giving a population density of about 248.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 35 m above sea level. It lies approximately 46 km north-northeast of Sydney. Koolewong is located at 33.4699°S, 151.3238°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
Koolewong unfolds along the western edge of the Brisbane Water, a shoreline that seems to breathe with the ebb and flow of the tide. It lies 17.2 km north of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 7°T), and is situated 5.6 km north of Umina Beach. The land here rises gently from the water's edge, a tapestry of native bushland interspersed with residential pockets, where the dappled sunlight, filtering through the gum leaves, paints shifting patterns on the quiet streets. The air carries the faint, briny scent of the estuary, a constant reminder of the water's proximity, and the calls of unseen birds echo from the dense foliage. The landscape feels intimate, a place where the natural world has been allowed to hold its ground, softening the edges of human habitation.
The history of Koolewong is closely tied to the waterways that define it, a convenient point of access and sustenance for early settlers. For generations, the local economy has been influenced by the bounty of the water, with fishing and oyster farming playing a significant role, though tourism has become increasingly important as people are drawn to the serene beauty of the Brisbane Water National Park that flanks its hinterland. Small, independent businesses thrive, catering to a relaxed coastal lifestyle, and the pace of life here feels unhurried, a gentle counterpoint to the busier centres further afield. The community spirit in Koolewong is palpable, fostered by the shared appreciation for its tranquil setting and the simple pleasures it offers.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Koolewong, New South Wales. 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 Koolewong, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Koolewong includes the postcode, telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast Council). 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 Koolewong is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |