Tarbuck 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 Tarbuck Bay, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Tarbuck Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.36596 |
| Longitude | 152.47763 |
| Population | 187 |
| Density | 35.1 /km² |
| Area | 5.3 km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Postcode | 2428 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 205 km northeast |
Tarbuck Bay 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 187. The locality covers an area of 5.3 km², giving a population density of about 35.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 49 m above sea level. It lies approximately 205 km northeast of Sydney. Tarbuck Bay is located at 32.3660°S, 152.4776°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2428. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tarbuck Bay unfolds as a watercolour sketch of coastal Australia, its shores a gentle curve against the vast Pacific. It lies 88.8 km north-east of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 46°T), and is situated 2.2 km north-west of Smiths Lake. The air here carries the salty tang of the ocean, mingling with the sweet perfume of flowering eucalypts that cling to the low, rolling hills. Sunlight, diffused by a fine haze, casts a soft glow over the sandy tracks that wind between weathered weatherboard houses, many adorned with the cheerful clutter of fishing nets and colourful buoys. The water of the bay itself is a shifting palette of blues and greens, reflecting the endless sky, its surface often broken by the playful leap of a dolphin or the steady glide of a lone pelican. The land feels ancient, worn smooth by wind and water, a quiet testament to the enduring power of nature.
The history of Tarbuck Bay is deeply entwined with the sea, its early settlers drawn by the promise of abundant seafood and the sheltered haven the bay provided. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the tides and the seasons, the local economy sustained by the hardy souls who ply the waters in their trawlers, their catch destined for markets far and wide. While the fishing industry remains a vital artery, a quiet hum of tourism has also begun to weave its way into the fabric of Tarbuck Bay, with travellers drawn to its unpretentious charm and the raw beauty of its natural surroundings. Local traditions, passed down through families, speak of resilience and a deep respect for the ocean's bounty, a spirit that continues to define this unique corner of the Mid-Coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tarbuck 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 Tarbuck Bay, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tarbuck Bay includes the postcode (2428), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast 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 Tarbuck 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. |