Rocky Point, 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 Rocky Point, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Rocky Point |
| 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 | -33.29344 |
| Longitude | 151.46936 |
| Population | 272 |
| Density | 2092.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2259 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 68 km north-northeast |
Rocky Point 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 272. The locality covers an area of 0.1 km², giving a population density of about 2092.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 68 km north-northeast of Sydney. Rocky Point is located at 33.2934°S, 151.4694°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2259.
Rocky Point unfurls along a rugged coastline, where sandstone cliffs, weathered by millennia of salt spray, plunge towards the restless Tasman Sea. It lies 39.9 km north-north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 23°T), and is situated 10.2 km north of Bateau Bay. The air here carries a perpetual tang of brine and damp earth, a scent that clings to the hardy coastal scrub and the windswept grasses that cling tenaciously to the slopes. The land itself is a study in contrasts: sheer, imposing rock faces give way to sheltered coves and pockets of emerald green vegetation, a testament to nature's enduring power and delicate artistry. The light at dusk often bleeds into the sky in hues of bruised violet and molten gold, casting long, dramatic shadows that accentuate the raw, untamed beauty of the place.
The history of Rocky Point is etched into its very bones, a narrative shaped by the resourceful spirit of its early settlers and the enduring bounty of the sea. For generations, fishing boats have plied these waters, their colourful hulls a familiar sight against the grey expanse, forming the backbone of the local economy. While the days of large-scale whaling are long past, the fishing industry continues to sustain many families, bringing fresh catches to the local markets. Beyond the immediate coastline, the land gently rolls inland, revealing pockets of agricultural land where livestock graze and the occasional vineyard hints at a burgeoning wine culture, a subtle diversification of Rocky Point's economic landscape, drawing travellers seeking a more authentic coastal experience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rocky Point, 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 Rocky Point, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rocky Point includes the postcode (2259), 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 Rocky Point 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. |