Manning Point, 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 Manning Point, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Manning Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.89019 |
| Longitude | 152.67032 |
| Population | 246 |
| Density | 81.7 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 0 m |
| Postcode | 2430 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 259 km north-northeast |
Manning Point 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 246. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 81.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 0 m above sea level. It lies approximately 259 km north-northeast of Sydney. Manning Point is located at 31.8902°S, 152.6703°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2430. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Manning Point unfolds as a slender finger of land, reaching out into the embrace of the sea and river. It lies 52.3 km south-south-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 204°T), and is situated 13.0 km north-east of Old Bar. Its landscape is a study in soft edges and shifting sands, where the mighty Manning River surrenders its fresh waters to the salty tang of the Pacific. Low-slung dunes, cloaked in hardy coastal scrub and whispering grasses, fringe wide stretches of sand that glow a pale gold under the persistent coastal sun, a canvas for the ceaseless dance of tide and wave. The air here carries a distinct perfume, a blend of brine, sun-baked earth, and the faint, sweet scent of flowering wattles, a perfume that clings to everything, from the weathered timber of the jetties to the sun-bleached roofs of the few dwellings scattered along its length.
The history of Manning Point is intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of its waterways, a place where the river's bounty met the ocean's expanse. For generations, this narrow strip has offered shelter and sustenance, its economy historically shaped by the patient art of fishing, the quiet hum of small-scale oyster farming, and the occasional keen eye of a foreshore developer. While not a place of grand historical monuments, the very character of Manning Point is etched into the weathered pilings of its old wharves and the well-worn paths leading down to the water's edge, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the sea. The pace here is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a gentle rhythm that draws travellers seeking a quiet corner of the coast, a place where the world feels a little simpler, a little more elemental.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Manning Point, 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 Manning Point, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Manning Point 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 Manning Point 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. |