Woongarrah, 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 Woongarrah, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Woongarrah |
| 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 | -33.2403 |
| Longitude | 151.47528 |
| Population | 5,147 |
| Density | 974.8 /km² |
| Area | 5.3 km² |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Postcode | 2259 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 74 km north-northeast |
Woongarrah is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,147. The locality covers an area of 5.3 km², giving a population density of about 974.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 30 m above sea level. It lies approximately 74 km north-northeast of Sydney. Woongarrah is located at 33.2403°S, 151.4753°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2259.
Woongarrah unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient artistry of water and earth. It lies 45.6 km north-north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 21°T), and is situated 3.2 km west-north-west of Gorokan. Here, the land slopes gently towards the shimmering expanse of the coast, its contours softened by the embrace of broadleaf gums and the whisper of salt-laden breezes. The air itself carries a certain luminescence, particularly in the late afternoon, when the sun, a molten orb, begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose that bleed into the deep sapphire of the approaching night. The scent of damp soil mingles with the distant tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of Woongarrah's proximity to the sea, a breath held between the hinterland's verdant calm and the ocean's restless energy.
The story of Woongarrah is one of quiet resilience, its foundations laid by those who understood the rhythms of this coastal fringe. Early endeavours were shaped by the fertile soil, supporting small farms and orchards that once dotted the hinterland, their produce finding its way to neighbouring markets. While the agricultural pulse has softened over the decades, a spirit of local enterprise persists, evident in the independent businesses that lend character to Woongarrah's centre. The proximity to larger urban hubs has also influenced its character, drawing families seeking a more tranquil pace of life, yet retaining a distinct identity, a place where the echo of its past can still be heard in the rustle of leaves and the murmur of conversation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woongarrah, 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 Woongarrah, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Woongarrah 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 Woongarrah 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. |