Laughtondale, 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 Laughtondale, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
| Locality | Laughtondale |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.43692 |
| Longitude | 151.03105 |
| Population | 75 |
| Density | 2.8 /km² |
| Area | 27.2 km² |
| Elevation | 171 m |
| Postcode | 2775 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 51 km north-northwest |
Laughtondale is a locality in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 75. The locality covers an area of 27.2 km², giving a population density of about 2.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 171 m above sea level. It lies approximately 51 km north-northwest of Sydney. Laughtondale is located at 33.4369°S, 151.0310°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2775. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Laughtondale rests within a fold of the land, where the sandstone outcrops begin to soften into the deep green embrace of the bush. It lies 29.6 km north-north-west of Hornsby, NSW (from Hornsby, NSW: bearing 348°T), and is situated 14.9 km north-north-east of Glenorie. The air here carries a particular scent, a mingling of damp earth and the sharp, clean perfume of eucalypts that have weathered countless seasons. Rolling hills, dressed in a patchwork of pale grasses and resilient scrub, descend towards the gentle curves of hidden gullies, their dry creek beds hinting at the ephemeral power of seasonal rain. The light at midday, a bright, washed-out gold, seems to clarify the very texture of the landscape, highlighting the rough bark of gum trees and the scattered grey stones that dot the earth. Even the silence here feels alive, punctuated by the distant calls of unseen birds and the rustle of wind through dry leaves.
This is a place where the land remembers its past, where the echoes of early settlers still resonate in the quiet economy of Laughtondale. For generations, the rich, red soil supported small farms, their yields of hardy crops now a fading memory as the focus has shifted. Today, the character of Laughtondale is shaped by a more enduring connection to the land, a gentle tourism that draws visitors seeking the unspoiled beauty of the surrounding natural reserves. The nearby national parks, a vast expanse of rugged sandstone country and ancient forests, offer walking trails that wind through landscapes largely unchanged for centuries. Local artisans and small businesses now draw inspiration from this heritage, their wares reflecting the colours and textures of the bushland, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of Laughtondale.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Laughtondale, 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 Laughtondale, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Laughtondale includes the postcode (2775), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby), 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 Laughtondale 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. |