Teralba, 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 Teralba, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Teralba |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.95277 |
| Longitude | 151.60026 |
| Population | 1,581 |
| Density | 111.3 /km² |
| Area | 14.2 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 2284 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 108 km north-northeast |
Teralba is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,581. The locality covers an area of 14.2 km², giving a population density of about 111.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 108 km north-northeast of Sydney. Teralba is located at 32.9528°S, 151.6003°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2284.
Teralba rests comfortably on the western shores of Lake Macquarie, a place where the land gently slopes towards the vast, shimmering expanse of the water. It lies 18.4 km west-south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 258°T), and is situated 8.4 km south-west of Wallsend. The air here carries a faint, sweet scent of gum leaves mingled with the subtle tang of salt, a constant reminder of the nearby coast. Low-slung houses, many with verandahs catching the afternoon sun, are scattered amongst established trees, their gardens often a riot of hibiscus and bougainvillea. The streets are quiet, punctuated by the occasional rumble of a car or the distant cry of a seabird, and there's a palpable sense of ease, a rhythm dictated less by the clock and more by the ebb and flow of the tides. The light, particularly as it softens towards dusk, paints the water in shades of rose and gold, a daily spectacle that lends Teralba a quiet, reflective beauty.
The history of Teralba is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land and the waters that define it. Once, this area was known for its rich coal seams, a legacy that shaped its early development and brought industry to its doorstep. Today, that mining heritage is largely a memory, replaced by a more gentle economy focused on providing services and a relaxed lifestyle for its residents, many of whom commute to neighbouring centres for work. The close proximity to Lake Macquarie is central to Teralba's character, offering endless opportunities for boating, fishing, and simply enjoying the waterside. The local boat ramps hum with activity on fine days, and the jetties offer quiet spots for contemplation, each weathered timber plank a silent witness to years of stories.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Teralba, 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 Teralba, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Teralba includes the postcode (2284), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lake Macquarie City 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 Teralba 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. |