Coolongolook
NSW 2423 • New South Wales
About Coolongolook
Coolongolook is a small village on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, located 267 kilometres north of Sydney and 47 kilometres south of Taree within the Mid-Coast Council area. With a population of 382 at the 2021 census across 140.5 square kilometres, it sits on the Pacific Highway corridor in the hinterland between the Myall Lakes and the Barrington Tops. The village straddles the Coolongolook River in lush coastal hinterland country.
Coolongolook serves as a small service stop on the Pacific Highway with a general store and fuel station. The surrounding area features a mix of dairy farming, timber, and rural residential properties in a scenic sub-tropical setting. Residents enjoy proximity to Myall Lakes National Park, Seal Rocks beaches, and the Great Lakes district. The village appeals to retirees and families seeking affordable rural living with access to some of the NSW coast's most beautiful beach and lake environments.
Coolongolook falls under postcode 2423 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Stephens electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Busways / NSW TrainLink coach — Taree to Newcastle (Pacific Highway) 40 min to Taree
Commute to Taree
🛣️ Taree is the nearest major centre. Forster-Tuncurry is about 45 min east. Sydney is 3+ hours by car.
Small village with a general store. A car is needed for all other services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bulahdelah Central School ICSEA 9024997 4329 8 Meade Street
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12 Boolambayte Street
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Bungwahl Public School ICSEA 10374997 6175 56 Seal Rocks Road
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Coolongolook Public School ICSEA 9504997 7183 Pacific Hwy
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Coolongolook by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Coolongolook Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Coolongolook" under Suburb