Tanilba Bay, 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 Tanilba Bay, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
| Locality | Tanilba Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Stephens Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.74347 |
| Longitude | 151.9825 |
| Population | 3,099 |
| Density | 237.8 /km² |
| Area | 13.0 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 2319 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 144 km north-northeast |
Tanilba Bay is a locality in the Port Stephens Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,099. The locality covers an area of 13.0 km², giving a population density of about 237.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 144 km north-northeast of Sydney. Tanilba Bay is located at 32.7435°S, 151.9825°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2319. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tanilba Bay breathes with the gentle ebb and flow of Port Stephens, its foreshore a dappled mosaic of mangroves and sandy stretches that invite a slower pace. It lies 26.3 km north-east of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 42°T), and is situated 8.6 km east of Medowie. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the bay, mingling with the sweet perfume of flowering shrubs that spill over neat garden fences. Cypress trees, their dark forms a stark contrast against the pale blue sky, stand sentinel along the shoreline, their roots gripping the sandy soil with quiet tenacity. Beyond the immediate waterfront, the landscape unfolds in low, undulating hills, softened by a cloak of native bushland and manicured lawns, creating a sense of peaceful enclosure. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, golden hue, illuminating the quiet streets and the contented slumber of boats moored in the sheltered waters.
The history of Tanilba Bay is subtly etched into its very character, a legacy of early settlers drawn by the promise of the coast and the fertile land. Once part of a larger pastoral estate, its transformation into a residential haven reflects a shift towards a more relaxed coastal lifestyle, with tourism now playing a significant role in its economy, drawing visitors to its tranquil shores and recreational opportunities. The bay itself, a vital artery for local life, supports a modest fishing industry and a thriving boating community, their activities forming a gentle rhythm against the backdrop of the surrounding natural beauty. While no grand monuments mark its past, the old fig trees lining some of the older streets, their massive limbs a testament to decades of growth, whisper stories of a time when life moved at a different tempo.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tanilba Bay, 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 Tanilba Bay, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tanilba Bay includes the postcode (2319), 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 Tanilba Bay 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. |