The Freshwater, 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 The Freshwater, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | The Freshwater |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.34088 |
| Longitude | 153.32788 |
| Area | 26.5 km² |
| Postcode | 2469 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 542 km north-northeast |
The Freshwater is a locality in the Clarence Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 26.5 km². It lies approximately 542 km north-northeast of Sydney. The Freshwater is located at 29.3409°S, 153.3279°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2469. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
The Freshwater is a place where the land breathes a gentle, humid exhalation, a constant whisper of the nearby ocean. It lies 109.3 km north of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 10°T), and is situated 10.4 km north of Yamba. Rolling hills, cloaked in a vibrant tapestry of green – from the deep emerald of dairy pastures to the sun-bleached straw of dry tussock – tumble towards the coast, their shapes softened by the perpetual haze that hangs about the horizon. Along the narrow roads, ancient fig trees, their aerial roots like gnarled fingers reaching for the earth, cast dappled shadows, and the air, thick with the scent of salt and blooming ginger lilies, hums with the persistent drone of unseen insects. Here, the light at dusk possesses a remarkable quality, a molten gold that melts into the deepening blues of the sky, transforming the ordinary into something quietly spectacular.
The Freshwater's character is deeply entwined with the rhythm of its agricultural past, a legacy etched not in grand monuments but in the weathered timber of old farmhouses and the enduring strength of its people. For generations, dairy herds have grazed these fertile plains, their milk contributing to the region's reputation for quality produce, a subtle but vital thread in the broader economic fabric. The gentle murmur of the Clarence River, a constant presence, has always been the lifeblood, its waters carrying not just sustenance but a history of transport and connection. While tourism now plays a growing role, drawing visitors to its unspoiled coastline and the embracing arms of nearby national parks, the heart of The Freshwater remains anchored in the soil, a quiet testament to a life lived in close communion with the elements.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of The Freshwater, 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 The Freshwater, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for The Freshwater includes the postcode (2469), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Clarence Valley 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 The Freshwater 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. |