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Where is Sawtell, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Sawtell is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, just south of Coffs Harbour. It lies between the Pacific Ocean’s surf beaches and the Bongil Bongil National Park’s forested wetlands. It is famous for its charming village atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and the iconic fig-lined First Avenue.

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Facts about Sawtell, Australia

Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	Mid North Coast
Location	South of Coffs Harbour, on the Coral Sea coast, near Bonville Creek
Coordinates	30.37° S, 153.10° E
Local Government Area	Coffs Harbour City Council
Founded	Early 1900s
Original Name	Sawtell (named after Oswald Sawtell, an early settler)
Elevation	~9 m
Population	Approx. 4,500
Area	Approx. 6 sq km
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	2452
Major Waterways	Bonville Creek, Coral Sea
Top Attractions	Sawtell Beach, Boambee Headland Lookout, Sawtell Fig Trees along First Avenue, Bonville Creek kayaking, Sawtell Cinema.
Demonym	Sawtell residents
Main Industries	Tourism, hospitality, retail, coastal recreation services
Nearest Airport	Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Website	https://www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au

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