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| Locality | Shallow Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.2197 |
| Longitude | 152.41556 |
| Population | 42 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 20.3 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2428 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 215 km north-northeast |
Shallow Bay is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 42. The locality covers an area of 20.3 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 215 km north-northeast of Sydney. Shallow Bay is located at 32.2197°S, 152.4156°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2428. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Shallow Bay unfurls along a coastline where the land softens its resolve, yielding to the persistent whisper of the sea. It lies 95.8 km south-south-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 208°T), and is situated 12.2 km west of Forster. The air here carries the brine-kissed breath of the Pacific, a subtle dampness that clings to the skin and hums in the ears, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Low, rounded hills, cloaked in a mosaic of hardy coastal scrub and resilient eucalyptus, tumble down towards the water's edge, their slopes etched with the faint tracks of countless seasons. The bay itself, true to its name, is a broad, shallow expanse, its waters shifting through a spectrum of blues and greens depending on the mood of the sky, often fringed with the pale gold of sandbanks that emerge and retreat with the tide. It's a place where the horizon feels vast and uncluttered, and the light at dusk can paint the sky in hues of apricot and rose, a quiet spectacle that unfolds without fanfare.
The history of Shallow Bay is a story written in salt and sun, a narrative shaped by the sea's bounty and the enduring spirit of those who have made this coast their home. For generations, this was a place where the rhythm of life was dictated by the fishing seasons, with the local economy still bearing the imprint of those early endeavours, though tourism now plays a significant part in its modern character. Weather-beaten jetties, their timbers worn smooth by time and tide, stand as silent sentinels, hinting at the bustling activity they once witnessed. The land itself, though not dramatically fertile, has supported small-scale grazing and a scattering of market gardens, their produce often finding its way to neighbouring towns or the weekend markets. There's a quiet resilience here, a sense that Shallow Bay has weathered its share of storms, both literal and figurative, and continues to offer a distinctive, unpretentious charm to the traveller seeking a coastal respite.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Shallow Bay, New South Wales. 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 Shallow Bay, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Shallow Bay includes the postcode (2428), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-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 Shallow Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |