Tuggerah, 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 Tuggerah, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Tuggerah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.30643 |
| Longitude | 151.42893 |
| Population | 922 |
| Density | 95.5 /km² |
| Area | 9.7 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 2259 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 66 km north-northeast |
Tuggerah is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 922. The locality covers an area of 9.7 km², giving a population density of about 95.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 66 km north-northeast of Sydney. Tuggerah is located at 33.3064°S, 151.4289°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2259.
Tuggerah breathes with the quiet hum of a place where the land meets the water, its landscape a gentle swell of coastal plains giving way to the shimmering expanse of the lake. It lies 37.2 km north-north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 19°T), and is situated 9.5 km north-north-west of Bateau Bay. The air, often thick with the scent of salt and eucalyptus, carries the distant cries of seabirds and the murmur of traffic on the arterial roads that connect its neighbourhoods. Here, the colours of the vegetation shift with the seasons, from the vibrant greens of summer growth to the ochre and gold of drier periods, all under a sky that can range from a cerulean brilliance to a soft, pearlescent grey at dawn. The character of Tuggerah is one of quiet resilience, a community woven into the rhythm of its waterways and the daily lives of its inhabitants, where the light at dusk often paints the water in hues of rose and lavender.
Historically, Tuggerah has been shaped by its proximity to the vast, freshwater lake that bears its name, a vital resource and a defining feature for generations. The economy here, once tied to the bounty of the lake and surrounding agricultural lands, now thrives on a more diverse footing, with retail and services playing a prominent role, catering to both residents and the steady stream of travellers passing through. The legacy of earlier industries, though faded, still whispers in the names of streets and the subtle contours of the land, a reminder of the labour and lives that built this coastal centre. Tuggerah’s distinctive character is also found in its easy access to the natural beauty of the region, from the sandy shores to the hinterland’s verdant embrace, offering a lifestyle that balances convenience with the enduring allure of the Australian coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tuggerah, 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 Tuggerah, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tuggerah includes the postcode (2259), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Tuggerah 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. |