Summer Island, 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 Summer Island, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Summer Island |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kempsey Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.98105 |
| Longitude | 152.96876 |
| Population | 92 |
| Density | 6.9 /km² |
| Area | 13.3 km² |
| Elevation | 2 m |
| Postcode | 2440 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 361 km north-northeast |
Summer Island 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 92. The locality covers an area of 13.3 km², giving a population density of about 6.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 2 m above sea level. It lies approximately 361 km north-northeast of Sydney. Summer Island is located at 30.9810°S, 152.9688°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2440. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Summer Island unfolds as a tapestry of sun-drenched shores and whispering casuarina groves, a place where the very air seems to hum with the gentle rhythm of the sea. It lies 53.8 km north of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 7°T), and is situated 14.9 km north-east of Kempsey. The landscape is a delicate balance of soft, sandy beaches that stretch for kilometres, kissed by the turquoise embrace of the Pacific, and a hinterland of rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of coastal forests. Here, the light at dusk paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long shadows that stretch across the land, and the scent of salt mingles with the sweet perfume of flowering bottlebrush, a constant reminder of the island’s wild, untamed beauty. The character of Summer Island is etched into its very being – a quiet resilience, a deep connection to the natural world, and a sense of unhurried peace that settles upon every traveller.
The history of Summer Island is a narrative whispered on the sea breeze, a story woven from the threads of Indigenous heritage and the arrival of early settlers seeking solace and sustenance. For generations, the waters surrounding Summer Island have been a vital source of life, supporting a thriving fishing industry that continues to be the lifeblood of the local economy, with boats bobbing in the harbour like colourful jewels. Beyond the bounty of the sea, small-scale farming and grazing have shaped the undulating terrain, leaving behind a patchwork of paddocks and weathered farmhouses that speak of a simpler time. Notable among its attractions is the old lighthouse, a stoic sentinel standing guard over the coastline, its beam a familiar comfort to those who navigate these waters, and the annual seafood festival, a vibrant celebration of the island’s maritime soul, drawing visitors from far and wide to savour its fresh, oceanic delights.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Summer Island, 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 Summer Island, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Summer Island 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 Summer Island 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. |