Sapphire 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 Sapphire Beach, in the Coffs Harbour City Council local government area.
| Locality | Sapphire 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 | -30.23013 |
| Longitude | 153.13303 |
| Population | 2,187 |
| Density | 281.8 /km² |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Elevation | 104 m |
| Postcode | 2450 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 443 km north-northeast |
Sapphire Beach is a locality in the Coffs Harbour City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,187. The locality covers an area of 7.8 km², giving a population density of about 281.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 104 m above sea level. It lies approximately 443 km north-northeast of Sydney. Sapphire Beach is located at 30.2301°S, 153.1330°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2450. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Sapphire Beach unfurls like a vibrant ribbon of sand against the deep blue of the Pacific, its shoreline a gentle curve embraced by the verdant foothills of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 8.7 km north of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 4°T), and is situated 14.5 km north-north-east of Toormina. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt and the sweet, earthy scent of damp eucalypt, a fragrance amplified by the humid embrace of the sub-tropical climate. Beyond the immediate stretch of golden sand, the land rises in a series of undulating slopes, cloaked in a dense tapestry of rainforest and coastal scrub, where the calls of unseen birds punctuate the steady murmur of the surf. This is a place where the ocean’s breath is a constant companion, shaping the very character of the landscape, the smooth, water-worn pebbles on the beach a testament to its ceaseless artistry.
The history of Sapphire Beach is intrinsically linked to its position as a gateway along the northern New South Wales coast, a stretch of land traditionally traversed and respected. For generations, the bounty of the ocean and the richness of the surrounding hinterland have sustained those who call this place home, with a local economy that has historically drawn strength from both the sea and the soil. While tourism now forms a significant pillar, drawing visitors to its pristine waters and the natural beauty of nearby national parks, echoes of earlier industries can still be felt in the quiet persistence of the community. The nearby harbour, a bustling hub for commercial fishing and recreational boating, serves as a constant reminder of the enduring connection to the sea that defines Sapphire Beach and its neighbouring coastal settlements.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sapphire 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 Sapphire Beach, in the Coffs Harbour City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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. |