Tuggerawong, 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 Tuggerawong, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Tuggerawong |
| 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 | -33.28476 |
| Longitude | 151.46936 |
| Population | 1,246 |
| Density | 814.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2259 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 69 km north-northeast |
Tuggerawong is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,246. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 814.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 69 km north-northeast of Sydney. Tuggerawong is located at 33.2848°S, 151.4694°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2259.
Tuggerawong rests on the western shores of the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Macquarie, its landscape a gentle embrace of undulating terrain that slopes towards the water's edge. It lies 40.8 km north-north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 23°T), and is situated 11.1 km north of Bateau Bay. The air here often carries a soft, humid warmth, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, painting the sky in hues of rose and gold that reflect, fractured and softened, on the lake's surface. Winding streets are lined with a mix of well-tended gardens, their colours vibrant against the muted greens and browns of the surrounding bushland, and the occasional older, more weathered dwelling that speaks of a simpler time. The character of Tuggerawong is one of quiet persistence, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated more by the tides of the lake and the changing seasons than by the hurried pulse of urban centres.
The history of Tuggerawong is entwined with the traditional custodians of this land, whose presence is a whisper in the wind rustling through the gum trees, and the subsequent development of the region as a place of leisure and residence. For many years, the local economy was shaped by the proximity to the rich coal seams of the Hunter Valley, though today, the primary economic drivers lean towards tourism and residential living, with many of its inhabitants commuting to neighbouring centres for work. The lake itself, a magnificent natural harbour, is the undeniable heart of Tuggerawong, providing a constant source of recreation and a picturesque backdrop to everyday life, its waters dotted with the sails of yachts and the wakes of ski boats on clear days. This intimate connection to the water imbues Tuggerawong with a distinctive, relaxed atmosphere, a feeling of being on the edge of something grand and yet intimately familiar.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tuggerawong, 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 Tuggerawong, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tuggerawong 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 Tuggerawong 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. |