Mylestom, 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 Mylestom, in the Bellingen Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Mylestom |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bellingen Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.47661 |
| Longitude | 153.03701 |
| Population | 347 |
| Density | 68.7 /km² |
| Area | 5.0 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2454 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 414 km north-northeast |
Mylestom is a locality in the Bellingen Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 347. The locality covers an area of 5.0 km², giving a population density of about 68.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 414 km north-northeast of Sydney. Mylestom is located at 30.4766°S, 153.0370°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2454. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mylestom rests where the Bellinger River’s broad, slow sweep meets the restless Pacific. It lies 20.6 km south-south-west of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 205°T), and is situated 14.5 km south-south-west of Toormina. The land here is a gentle rise, a subtle incline from the river’s banks towards the coast, softened by a lushness that speaks of consistent rainfall and fertile soil. Towering eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel over scattered homes, their leaves whispering secrets on the warm, salty breeze. The air itself carries the damp, earthy scent of mangrove mud mingled with the clean tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of the dual waters that define this place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal haze, casts a diffused, pearlescent glow, softening the edges of the world and lending a quiet, contemplative mood to the landscape.
Historically, this stretch of coast was a vital artery for the Gumbaynggirr people, who understood its rhythms long before European settlement. Early European endeavours here were largely agricultural, with dairying and timber milling forming the backbone of the local economy in earlier times, the rich alluvial flats proving ideal for grazing. Today, while remnants of that past linger in the weathered sheds and the enduring connection to the land, Mylestom’s character is shaped by a quieter, more coastal pace. Fishing boats, their hulls painted in cheerful, sun-bleached colours, are moored in the river, hinting at the sustenance drawn from its waters. The proximity to the magnificent national parks of the Dorrigo Plateau, visible as a hazy blue backdrop on clear days, draws visitors seeking the unspoiled beauty of the hinterland, a natural counterpoint to the gentle embrace of the coastline.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mylestom, 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 Mylestom, in the Bellingen Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mylestom includes the postcode (2454), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bellingen Shire 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 Mylestom 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. |