Ravensdale, 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 Ravensdale, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Ravensdale |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.12128 |
| Longitude | 151.29143 |
| Population | 53 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 117.4 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 2259 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 84 km north |
Ravensdale 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 53. The locality covers an area of 117.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 84 km north of Sydney. Ravensdale is located at 33.1213°S, 151.2914°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2259. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Ravensdale lies at the cusp of undulating country, where the coastal plain begins to give way to the weathered sandstone ridges that form the backbone of this stretch of the Central Coast. It lies 32.7 km south of Cessnock, NSW (from Cessnock, NSW: bearing 191°T), and is situated 13.1 km north-west of Jilliby. The air here carries a particular scent, a blend of damp earth after rain and the dry, resinous tang of eucalyptus leaves baking under the persistent sun. Stands of spotted gum and scribbly gum, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, dot the landscape, their branches reaching towards a sky that can shift from a pale, washed-out blue to a dramatic canvas of bruised purples and oranges at dusk. The land itself feels ancient, its contours shaped by millennia of wind and water, a quiet testament to the enduring power of nature.
The story of Ravensdale is one of quiet resilience and adaptation, its character shaped by the land and the endeavours of those who have called it home. Early selectors, drawn by the promise of fertile pockets within the rugged terrain, carved out lives through hard graft, their efforts visible in the remnants of old stone walls and the occasional gnarled fruit tree stubbornly clinging to life. While agriculture, particularly grazing and some niche horticulture, continues to be a quiet hum beneath the surface of daily life, Ravensdale has also found its niche in providing a peaceful haven for those seeking a connection to the natural world. The nearby national park, a sprawling expanse of bushland, draws visitors who appreciate the clear, unpolluted air and the opportunity to wander through landscapes that feel untouched by the hurried pace of modern life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ravensdale, 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 Ravensdale, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Ravensdale includes the postcode (2259), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Ravensdale 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. |