Tuncurry, 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 Tuncurry, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Tuncurry |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.1598 |
| Longitude | 152.48505 |
| Population | 6,277 |
| Density | 400.8 /km² |
| Area | 15.7 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2428 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 224 km north-northeast |
Tuncurry is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,277. The locality covers an area of 15.7 km², giving a population density of about 400.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 224 km north-northeast of Sydney. Tuncurry is located at 32.1598°S, 152.4851°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2428. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tuncurry rests on a slender peninsula, a sliver of land embraced by the immense, shimmering waters of Wallis Lake and the restless blue of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 86.8 km south-south-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 206°T), and is situated 9.9 km north-west of Forster. The air here carries the persistent tang of salt, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, softens to a pearly luminescence that washes over the weathered timber houses and the dense green of the coastal scrub. Palm fronds rustle with a dry, papery whisper, and the sand underfoot, fine and pale, seems to hold the warmth of the day long into the evening. The character of Tuncurry is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of life, and the wide horizons offer a constant invitation to look outwards.
The story of Tuncurry is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waterways, a history that began with Indigenous custodians who understood the intricate pulse of the lake and its surrounding country. Later, European settlers saw in its sheltered harbour and abundant fish stocks the promise of a livelihood, leading to the development of a thriving fishing industry that continues to this day, its boats bobbing like colourful toys in the marina. Beyond the immediate coastal strip, the land gently rises, giving way to grazing properties and the occasional macadamia farm, a subtle shift from sea spray to rich, fertile soil. The Forster-Tuncurry bridge, a vital artery, links these neighbouring communities, a modern testament to the enduring connection between the people and this generous stretch of the Mid-North Coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tuncurry, 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 Tuncurry, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tuncurry includes the postcode (2428), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast 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 Tuncurry 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. |