Smithtown, 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 Smithtown, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Smithtown |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kempsey Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.01503 |
| Longitude | 152.94453 |
| Population | 583 |
| Density | 349.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | -1 m |
| Postcode | 2440 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 357 km north-northeast |
Smithtown is a locality in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 583. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 349.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around -1 m above sea level. It lies approximately 357 km north-northeast of Sydney. Smithtown is located at 31.0150°S, 152.9445°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2440. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Smithtown rests on the fertile alluvial flats where the Macleay River, a broad, slow-moving artery, nears its estuary. It lies 49.8 km north of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 5°T), and is situated 10.9 km east-north-east of Kempsey. The land here is a patchwork of emerald pastures, fringed by stands of paperbark and eucalypt, their leaves rustling with a soft, dry whisper in the coastal breeze. Under a sky that often shifts from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples of approaching rain, the horizon is a gentle curve, broken only by the distant, hazy outline of rolling hills. The air, especially in the early hours, carries a damp, earthy scent, mingling with the faint, briny tang of the nearby sea, a constant reminder of the river's ultimate destination. The character of Smithtown is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the river provides both sustenance and a serene, ever-present backdrop.
The history of Smithtown is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of the Macleay Valley, its founding shaped by the rich soil that has long supported dairy farming and cattle grazing. For generations, this land has been worked, its productivity a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of its inhabitants. The local economy, while still retaining its pastoral roots, has diversified, with small businesses and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty drawing a steady trickle of visitors seeking a quieter pace. The river itself, a vital conduit for transport in earlier times, now serves as a playground for fishing and boating, its waters reflecting the changing moods of the weather. Smithtown, in its unassuming way, embodies a deep connection to its environment, a place where the past is felt in the enduring landscape and the quiet hum of daily life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Smithtown, 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 Smithtown, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Smithtown includes the postcode (2440), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Kempsey Shire 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 Smithtown 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. |