Moonee Beach, 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 Moonee Beach, in the Coffs Harbour City Council local government area.
| Locality | Moonee Beach |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Coffs Harbour City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.19557 |
| Longitude | 153.15007 |
| Population | 1,985 |
| Density | 108.1 /km² |
| Area | 18.4 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 2450 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 448 km north-northeast |
Moonee Beach is a locality in the Coffs Harbour City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,985. The locality covers an area of 18.4 km², giving a population density of about 108.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 448 km north-northeast of Sydney. Moonee Beach is located at 30.1956°S, 153.1501°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2450. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Moonee Beach unfurls along the coast like a whispered promise, a gentle curve of sand meeting the restless Pacific. It lies 12.8 km north of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 10°T), and is situated 11.3 km south of Woolgoolga. The air here carries the clean tang of salt, a constant companion to the murmur of waves that wash the broad expanse of golden sand. Behind the dunes, resilient coastal scrub and hardy she-oaks cling to the slightly elevated terrain, their gnarled branches reaching towards a sky that often burns with the soft, diffused light of the subtropics. To the north, the Sapphire Beach headland juts out, a dark emerald against the azure sea, while to the south, the land slopes away towards the calmer waters of the estuary. The rhythm of Moonee Beach is dictated by the tides and the sun, a slow, unhurried cadence that draws the eye to the horizon.
This stretch of coast has long drawn people, its fertile ground and sheltered bays offering sustenance and refuge. While the precise origins of its name are lost to the mists of time, the presence of the Moonee Creek, a shimmering waterway that winds inland, hints at ancient connections. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and abundant timber, established small holdings, their labours gradually shaping the landscape. Today, the local economy of Moonee Beach is intrinsically linked to tourism, with visitors drawn to its family-friendly beaches and proximity to the larger Coffs Harbour. The nearby Solitary Islands Marine Park, a protected sanctuary of coral reefs and vibrant marine life, also plays a significant role, drawing divers and nature enthusiasts. The everyday life of Moonee Beach unfolds with a relaxed charm, a quiet hum of activity that blends seamlessly with the natural beauty of its surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moonee Beach, 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 Moonee Beach, in the Coffs Harbour City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Moonee Beach includes the postcode (2450), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Coffs Harbour City 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 Moonee Beach 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. |