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North Rothbury, New South Wales, Australia – Australia Flag

Current Date And Time In North Rothbury, Australia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
04:47:09 AEST
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 898
District: Cessnock

📍 Cities Near To North Rothbury


Find cities, states and countries closest to North Rothbury in New South Wales, Australia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around North Rothbury.

📍 North Rothbury Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for North Rothbury from our regional database:

State / RegionNew South Wales
DistrictCessnock
Total Population898
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-32.6934° N
Center Longitude151.3438° E
Elevation54 m (177 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00 to +10:30
Population Rank in New South Wales#1261 of 1529
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aberdare Aberdare10 17 9
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aberglasslyn Aberglasslyn11 18 10
East (E)
National Flag Of Abermain Abermain9 15 8
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Adamstown Adamstown28 45 24
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Adamstown Heights Adamstown Heights28 44 24
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Arcadia vale Arcadia vale29 47 25
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Argenton Argenton24 38 20
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ashtonfield Ashtonfield16 26 14
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Barnsley Barnsley22 35 19
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bellbird Bellbird12 19 10
South (S)
National Flag Of Bellbird Heights Bellbird Heights11 18 9
South (S)
National Flag Of Belmont Belmont29 47 26
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Belmont North Belmont North29 47 26
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Belmont South Belmont South31 49 27
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Beresfield Beresfield19 31 17
East-southeast (ESE)

🏳️ States Near To North Rothbury


States and regions closest to New South Wales (home state of North Rothbury), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Australian Capital Territory Australian Capital Territory316 508 274
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island899 1,447 781
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands899 1,447 781
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Coral Sea Islands Coral Sea Islands745 1,199 647
East (E)
National Flag Of North Province North Province1,321 2,127 1,148
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Northern Territory Northern Territory1,208 1,944 1,049
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Queensland Queensland624 1,005 542
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Rennell and Bellona Province Rennell and Bellona Province1,598 2,571 1,387
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sanma Sanma1,675 2,696 1,455
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of South Australia South Australia642 1,034 558
West (W)

🌎 Countries Near To North Rothbury


Countries bordering or closest to Australia, with aerial distance and compass direction from North Rothbury's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea1,473 2,370 1,279
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Timor Leste Timor Leste1,251 2,013 1,086
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to North Rothbury. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in New South Wales, Australia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
North Rothbury (You)New South Wales898
BranxtonNew South Wales1,9574.3N
GretaNew South Wales2,8174.6ENE
East BranxtonNew South Wales1,8064.9NNE
LovedaleNew South Wales6268.8SSE
LochinvarNew South Wales77110.4E
WindellaNew South Wales74212.8E
NulkabaNew South Wales71413.0S
PokolbinNew South Wales1,30913.1SSW
AbermainNew South Wales2,27514.9SSE
CessnockNew South Wales23,21115.5S

🏆 New South Wales City Rankings

How does North Rothbury rank within New South Wales? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where North Rothbury appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Sydney5,557,233
Newcastle508,437
Central Coast346,596
Wollongong280,153
Maitland89,597
Coffs Harbour78,759
Blue Mountains78,121
Pittwater63,482
Port Macquarie51,965
Blacktown46,942

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Byron Bay12,406.00
Sydney12,144.60
Blue Mountains1,436.00
Gosford940.00
Wollongong684.00
Orange285.00
Newcastle261.80
Queanbeyan173.00
Broken Hill170.00
Port Macquarie64.80

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Haymarket23,967.50
Elizabeth Bay17,566.67
Potts Point17,382.86
Zetland15,777.50
Darlinghurst15,091.25
Pyrmont13,549.00
Surry Hills13,190.00
Rushcutters Bay12,670.00
Ultimo12,350.00
Chippendale11,147.14
✈️ Nearest Airport
Newcastle Airport
IATA: NTL
47 km (29 mi) from North Rothbury
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare New South Wales Cities
North Rothbury ranks #1261 of 1529 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to North Rothbury? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where North Rothbury Sits on the Map

North Rothbury sits inside New South Wales, Australia and ranks #1261 of 1529 cities in New South Wales by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from North Rothbury to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from North Rothbury outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to North Rothbury and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack North Rothbury against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and New South Wales city rankings

🌎 Beyond North Rothbury: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to North Rothbury and the countries closest to North Rothbury by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Australia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Australia And Oceania.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from North Rothbury, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around North Rothbury at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through North Rothbury

If you're stringing together stops in New South Wales, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from North Rothbury — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 North Rothbury MapView the North Rothbury map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ North Rothbury Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ New South Wales OverviewExplore the New South Wales state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Australia Country DataGet complete Australia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From North Rothbury

Which cities are closest to North Rothbury?

See the Cities Near To North Rothbury table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in New South Wales by population and density.

How is the distance from North Rothbury to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of North Rothbury and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the North Rothbury map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from North Rothbury will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from North Rothbury to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around North Rothbury?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of North Rothbury. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and New South Wales city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does North Rothbury compare in size to the cities near it?

North Rothbury ranks #1261 of 1529 cities in New South Wales by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to North Rothbury?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to North Rothbury is Newcastle Airport (NTL), about 47 km (29 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.