Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Tacoma |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.28834 |
| Longitude | 151.46241 |
| Population | 614 |
| Density | 261.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 2259 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 69 km north-northeast |
Tacoma is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 614. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 261.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 69 km north-northeast of Sydney. Tacoma is located at 33.2883°S, 151.4624°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2259.
Tacoma rests against the undulating slopes that spill towards the broader waters of the Hawkesbury River. It lies 40.2 km north-north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 22°T), and is situated 10.8 km north of Bateau Bay. The landscape here is a gentle meeting of land and water, where gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient scrolls, stand sentinel over scattered dwellings. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal haze, paints the paddocks in shades of ochre and pale gold, and a perpetual hint of salt hangs in the air, a subtle reminder of the ocean's proximity, though the sea itself remains out of immediate sight. The character of Tacoma is one of quiet persistence, a place that breathes with the ebb and flow of the river and the changing seasons, its days marked by the distant hum of boats and the occasional call of a kookaburra.
The history of Tacoma is intrinsically tied to the fertile banks of the Hawkesbury, a lifeline for early settlers and a source of sustenance. For generations, this land has supported grazing and small-scale farming, the rich alluvial soil yielding produce that fed neighbouring communities. The river was, and still is, the primary artery for transport and trade, a fact that shaped Tacoma's early development and continues to influence its laid-back pace of life. While grand industries have largely bypassed Tacoma, its enduring economy is built on the quiet industry of its residents, who often find their livelihoods in the surrounding agricultural enterprises, local services, or through the burgeoning tourism that appreciates the serene beauty of this riverine haven. The very texture of the land, a blend of rich soil and the ever-present influence of freshwater, speaks of a history lived in close communion with the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tacoma includes the postcode (2259), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Tacoma 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. |