Suffolk Park, 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 Suffolk Park, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Suffolk Park |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.68655 |
| Longitude | 153.60696 |
| Population | 3,805 |
| Density | 866.7 /km² |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 2481 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 620 km north-northeast |
Suffolk Park is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,805. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km², giving a population density of about 866.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 620 km north-northeast of Sydney. Suffolk Park is located at 28.6866°S, 153.6070°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2481. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Suffolk Park unfurls along a stretch of the New South Wales coast, where the hinterland’s verdant embrace meets the restless Pacific. It lies 71.7 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 163°T), and is situated 4.5 km south-south-west of Byron Bay. The land here slopes gently towards the ocean, a mosaic of coastal heath, pockets of eucalypt forest, and the shimmering expanse of the local lake. The air carries the constant, subtle perfume of salt and damp earth, a scent that clings to everything, from the weathered timber of the houses to the broad leaves of the Bangalow palms. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, soft shadows, painting the landscape in shades of gold and amber, a quiet beauty that settles over the parks and pathways like a whispered secret.
The history of Suffolk Park is deeply entwined with the broader narrative of the Northern Rivers region, a story of traditional custodians, early European settlement, and the evolving relationship between people and this generous coast. While not a primary agricultural hub like some neighbouring districts, its economy has long benefited from the fertile soils and the proximity to the abundant marine life of the coast and its waterways. Tourism now plays a significant role, drawing visitors to its famed beaches and the laid-back lifestyle it offers, a gentle counterpoint to the more bustling energy of Byron Bay to the north. The local lake, a vital feature of the landscape, serves as a haven for birdlife and a peaceful retreat for those who call Suffolk Park home, a place where the rhythm of the tides seems to dictate the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Suffolk Park, 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 Suffolk Park, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Suffolk Park includes the postcode (2481), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Byron 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 Suffolk Park 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. |