Point Frederick, 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 Point Frederick, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Point Frederick |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Latitude | -33.44215 |
| Longitude | 151.34038 |
| Population | 1,846 |
| Density | 1564.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 49 km north-northeast |
Point Frederick is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,846. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 1564.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 49 km north-northeast of Sydney. Point Frederick is located at 33.4421°S, 151.3404°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
Point Frederick unfolds along the western edge of Brisbane Water, a sliver of land where the estuary’s embrace lends a certain softness to the undulating terrain. It lies 20.5 km north of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 11°T), and is situated 8.9 km north-north-east of Umina Beach. Eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, cling to the slopes, their branches a haven for the raucous calls of cockatoos that punctuate the coastal air. Below, the water, a shifting palette of blues and greys depending on the sky's mood, laps at the foreshore, a constant, gentle murmur that defines the locale’s quietude. The houses here often wear their age with a comfortable grace, some boasting verandas that seem to lean out to catch the sea breeze, others more modern structures that nonetheless respect the easy-going rhythm of life by the water. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, painterly shadows across the lawns, a warm, golden hue that seems to slow everything down.
The history of Point Frederick is deeply entwined with the maritime heritage of the region, its shores once a vital hub for shipbuilding and timber milling that fed the burgeoning colony. Early settlers recognised the strategic importance of this sheltered harbour, and the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy foundations and the enduring connection to the water. Today, the local economy draws a healthy portion from the hospitality and tourism sectors, with visitors drawn to the scenic beauty and the proximity to larger centres, yet Point Frederick retains its distinct character. The small marinas dotted along the waterfront are a testament to a continuing passion for boating, a lifestyle that underpins much of the local identity, where weekends are often measured by tides and the gentle hum of outboard motors.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Point Frederick, 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 Point Frederick, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Point Frederick includes the postcode, telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast Council). 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 Point Frederick 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. |