Marmong 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 Marmong Point, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Marmong Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.98196 |
| Longitude | 151.61323 |
| Population | 735 |
| Density | 835.2 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 2284 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 106 km north-northeast |
Marmong Point is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 735. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 835.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 106 km north-northeast of Sydney. Marmong Point is located at 32.9820°S, 151.6132°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2284.
Marmong Point unfolds onto the western shores of Lake Macquarie, a landscape where the eucalypt-studded hills gently surrender to the broad, glittering expanse of the water. It lies 18.2 km west-south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 247°T), and is situated 10.4 km south-south-west of Wallsend. Here, the air often carries the subtle tang of salt, a constant reminder of the vast ocean that lies beyond the protective arms of the coastline, yet the immediate atmosphere is one of tranquil domesticity. The terrain is a soft undulation, not dramatic, but enough to create pockets of sheltered bays and gentle slopes that fall away towards the lake’s edge, a place where the light at dusk seems to linger, painting the water in hues of rose and amethyst. The character of Marmong Point is one of quiet inhabitation, a place where the rhythm of life is measured by the coming and going of the tide, and the rustle of leaves in the sea breeze.
The history of Marmong Point is intrinsically tied to the rich coal seams that once pulsed beneath the earth in this region, a legacy that shaped its early development and the livelihoods of its people. While the intense mining operations of yesteryear have largely receded, the echoes of that industrial past remain, a subtle undercurrent in the locality’s narrative. Today, the economic pulse of Marmong Point beats more softly, driven by a blend of residential living and the recreational allure of its prime waterfront position. The expansive lake itself is the true heart of Marmong Point's economy and its distinctive character, drawing visitors and residents alike to its shores for boating, fishing, and simply the profound peace that comes from gazing across its seemingly endless surface.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Marmong 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 Marmong Point, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Marmong Point includes the postcode (2284), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lake Macquarie City 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 Marmong 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. |