Matcham, 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 Matcham, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Matcham |
| 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 | -33.40416 |
| Longitude | 151.42922 |
| Population | 947 |
| Density | 105.7 /km² |
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 2250 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 56 km north-northeast |
Matcham is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 947. The locality covers an area of 9.0 km², giving a population density of about 105.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 56 km north-northeast of Sydney. Matcham is located at 33.4042°S, 151.4292°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2250.
Matcham sits amongst a gentle rise of land, where the coastal plain begins its slow, undulating ascent towards the hinterland. It lies 27.1 km north-north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 26°T), and is situated 4.3 km west-south-west of Bateau Bay. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of eucalypt and the distant brine from the Pacific, a whisper that promises cooler mornings and afternoons softened by the sea breeze. Here, properties sprawl across generous acreages, giving the impression of a place that breathes deeply, where the manicured lawns of some residences give way to patches of native bushland, a quiet conversation between human habitation and the wilder spirit of the land. The roads curve with a natural grace, following the contours of the terrain, inviting a slower pace for travellers who find themselves drawn into the verdant embrace of Matcham.
Historically, this region's fortunes were tied to the fertile soil, with orchards and farms once defining its character, their legacy hinted at in the occasional gnarled fruit tree stubbornly clinging to life. The land around Matcham was shaped by early settlers, drawn to its potential for agriculture, a quiet industry that laid the foundations for the present-day landscape of hobby farms and lifestyle properties. Today, while the echoes of that agricultural past remain, the local economy is more diversified, with many residents commuting to neighbouring centres, yet the sense of place is strong, a distinct identity built on the quiet beauty of its setting and a relaxed, country-meets-coast atmosphere. The distinctive character of Matcham is found in this blend: the enduring allure of open space, the subtle scent of the sea on the breeze, and the unhurried rhythm of a community comfortable in its own skin.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Matcham, 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 Matcham, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Matcham includes the postcode (2250), 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 Matcham 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. |