Long Jetty, 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 Long Jetty, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Long Jetty |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.35916 |
| Longitude | 151.48838 |
| Population | 6,399 |
| Density | 2519.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 2261 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 62 km north-northeast |
Long Jetty is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,399. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 2519.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km north-northeast of Sydney. Long Jetty is located at 33.3592°S, 151.4884°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2261.
Long Jetty breathes the salt tang of the sea, its weathered timber jetties stretching like patient fingers into the shimmering expanse of the Tuggerah Lake. It lies 34.2 km north-north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 31°T), and is situated 3.4 km north-north-east of Bateau Bay. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of the coast, a blend of drying seaweed, brine, and the distant hum of cicadas in the warmer months. Behind the foreshore, pastel-painted fibro houses huddle together, their verandas often adorned with fishing rods and the colourful remnants of beach towels, hinting at a life lived in close communion with the water. The light, especially as it softens towards dusk, casts a golden hue over the low-lying landscape, painting the water in shades of rose and violet, a quiet spectacle that unfolds daily.
The history of Long Jetty is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of the lake and the livelihoods it has sustained. Once a vital hub for the timber trade and later a burgeoning seaside resort, its character has been shaped by generations of fishermen and holidaymakers drawn to the sheltered waters. The iconic Long Jetty itself, a testament to a bygone era of steam ferries and bustling activity, still stands as a focal point, though its primary function has shifted from transport to leisure. The local economy, while still touched by the sea through recreational fishing and a growing tourism sector, now also thrives on the steady pulse of small businesses and the quiet hum of a community that values its connection to the natural world. The nearby national parks, with their dense coastal heath and ancient eucalypts, offer a wild counterpoint to the settled beauty of the lakefront, reminding visitors of the enduring wildness that underpins Long Jetty's charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Long Jetty, 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 Long Jetty, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Long Jetty includes the postcode (2261), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Long Jetty 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. |