The Pocket, 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 Pocket, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | The Pocket |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.50322 |
| Longitude | 153.47006 |
| Population | 272 |
| Density | 17.1 /km² |
| Area | 15.9 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 2483 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 634 km north-northeast |
The Pocket is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 272. The locality covers an area of 15.9 km², giving a population density of about 17.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 634 km north-northeast of Sydney. The Pocket is located at 28.5032°S, 153.4701°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2483. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
The Pocket is a verdant embrace, a secluded valley where rolling hills, cloaked in a dense mosaic of rainforest and subtropical eucalypt forest, cradle the land. It lies 48.7 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 171°T), and is situated 6.7 km west of Ocean Shores. The air here carries a perpetual dampness, a fragrant blend of decaying leaf litter, the sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, and the clean, mineral tang of the earth. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting shafts, illuminating the emerald undergrowth and the dark, rich soil that seems to exhale a cool breath. The terrain is a study in gentle contours, a series of subtle dips and rises that guide the eye and the foot through a landscape that feels both ancient and vibrantly alive, the silence punctuated only by the liquid calls of unseen birds and the distant murmur of water seeking its course.
This secluded valley, known historically as The Pocket, has long been a place shaped by the land's generous fertility. Once, cattle grazed these slopes, their hooves treading paths that are now softened by decades of growth, and the subtle remnants of early farming endeavours can still be glimpsed in scattered clearings. Today, the local economy is woven with the threads of small-scale agriculture and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty, attracting those who seek a quieter existence. The nearby hinterland offers a glimpse into the region's past, with a few old farmhouses still standing sentinel, their weathered timbers whispering stories of generations who worked this rich soil, a testament to the enduring connection between people and this secluded, verdant corner of the Byron Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of The Pocket, 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 Pocket, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for The Pocket includes the postcode (2483), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Byron Shire 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 Pocket 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. |