Stratford, 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 Stratford, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Stratford |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.11685 |
| Longitude | 151.9509 |
| Population | 143 |
| Density | 3.7 /km² |
| Area | 38.9 km² |
| Elevation | 116 m |
| Postcode | 2422 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 207 km north-northeast |
Stratford 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 143. The locality covers an area of 38.9 km², giving a population density of about 3.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 116 m above sea level. It lies approximately 207 km north-northeast of Sydney. Stratford is located at 32.1168°S, 151.9509°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2422. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Stratford rests in a landscape where the rich, dark soil of the Manning Valley yields its bounty, a fertile embrace cradled by gentle hills that slope towards the shimmering waterways. It lies 78.3 km north-north-east of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 28°T), and is situated 11.7 km south of Gloucester. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a mingling of damp earth after rain and the distant salt tang of the coast, a constant whisper of the ocean’s proximity. Broadleaf eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery curls, stand sentinel over paddocks dotted with grazing cattle, their forms softened by the diffused light that filters through the canopy. The terrain, a mosaic of verdant pasture and meandering creeks, speaks of a land accustomed to generous rainfall, a place where growth is a constant, vibrant hum.
This corner of the Mid-Coast has long been shaped by the rhythm of the land and the river that gives it life. For generations, farming and grazing have been the bedrock of Stratford's economy, the fertile plains supporting dairy herds and a variety of crops. The Manning River, a vital artery, has historically facilitated transport and provided sustenance, its banks a testament to the enduring relationship between people and water. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, a growing appreciation for local produce and a burgeoning tourism interest are subtly reshaping Stratford’s character, drawing travellers seeking the quiet charm and genuine hospitality of this enduring rural centre.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stratford, 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 Stratford, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Stratford includes the postcode (2422), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Stratford 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. |