Soldiers 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 Soldiers Point, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
| Locality | Soldiers Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Stephens Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.70662 |
| Longitude | 152.06569 |
| Population | 1,427 |
| Density | 1441.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 2317 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 152 km north-northeast |
Soldiers Point is a locality in the Port Stephens Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,427. The locality covers an area of 1.0 km², giving a population density of about 1441.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 152 km north-northeast of Sydney. Soldiers Point is located at 32.7066°S, 152.0657°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2317. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Soldiers Point juts into the sapphire embrace of Port Stephens like a weathered finger, its long, slender form defined by a shoreline that shifts from sandy coves to rocky outcrops. It lies 34.7 km north-east of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 47°T), and is situated 7.4 km west-north-west of Nelson Bay. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt and brine, a constant whisper of the sea that shapes the very character of the place. Inland, the landscape softens into gentle undulations, a tapestry of native bushland where the scrubby undergrowth gives way to the stoic resilience of gum trees, their bark peeling in strips like old parchment. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal haze, possesses a peculiar clarity, illuminating the dappled patterns beneath the trees and casting long shadows that stretch and shrink with the day’s unhurried passage. The rhythm of Soldiers Point is dictated by the tides and the calls of seabirds, a perpetual ebb and flow that imbues everyday life with a calming, elemental cadence.
The history of Soldiers Point is as deeply entwined with the sea as its modern economy, which finds its lifeblood in the bounty of Port Stephens. Once a vital defensive outpost, its strategic vantage point overlooking the harbour entrance hints at a past filled with watchfulness and maritime defence. Today, however, the focus has shifted to the vibrant pulse of tourism and the quiet industry of fishing, where the colourful hulls of trawlers bob in the sheltered waters, their nets a promise of the day's catch. The local marina hums with activity, a hub for recreational boaters and anglers alike, while waterfront cafes offer respite and a front-row seat to the ever-changing spectacle of the bay. The scent of freshly grilled seafood often drifts on the breeze, a delicious testament to the enduring connection between Soldiers Point and the rich waters that surround it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Soldiers 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 Soldiers Point, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Soldiers Point includes the postcode (2317), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Stephens 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 Soldiers 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. |