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| Locality | Koorainghat |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.98855 |
| Longitude | 152.50062 |
| Population | 183 |
| Density | 6.0 /km² |
| Area | 30.6 km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Postcode | 2430 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 241 km north-northeast |
Koorainghat is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 183. The locality covers an area of 30.6 km², giving a population density of about 6.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 49 m above sea level. It lies approximately 241 km north-northeast of Sydney. Koorainghat is located at 31.9886°S, 152.5006°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2430. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Koorainghat unfurls itself across the gentle slopes leading towards the expansive waters of Wallis Lake. It lies 69.6 km south-south-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 212°T), and is situated 12.0 km south-south-east of Taree. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt, a constant reminder of the proximity to the Pacific, yet it is softened by the earthy perfume of eucalyptus and the warm breath of the hinterland. Broad-leafed trees, their branches reaching outwards like welcoming arms, shade the quiet roads, and the landscape itself seems to exhale a slow, contented sigh, particularly as the late afternoon sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, from the low-lying coastal flats that embrace the lake's edge to the more undulating country further inland, where the earth feels firm and ancient beneath the tread.
The story of Koorainghat is intrinsically linked to the ebb and flow of the nearby waterways, a place where the bounty of the sea has long sustained its inhabitants. For generations, fishing boats have plied the waters of Wallis Lake, their catches forming the backbone of the local economy, a tradition that continues to this day, albeit with more modern vessels and techniques. Beyond the harbour, the land yields to fertile pastures, supporting a scattering of grazing properties where cattle and sheep are raised, their silhouettes often stark against the pale blue of the Australian sky. The character of Koorainghat is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to its natural surroundings, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the tides and the seasons, drawing travellers who seek a respite from the clamour of larger centres.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Koorainghat, 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 Koorainghat, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Koorainghat includes the postcode (2430), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast 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 Koorainghat 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. |