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Failford
New South Wales
Failford is located in New South Wales
Failford
Failford
Location in New South Wales
Population 495 (2011 census)
 • Density 31.8/km2 (82/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2430
Elevation 10 m (33 ft)
Area 15.6 km2 (6.0 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10)
 • Summer (DST) AEDT (UTC+11)
Location
LGA(s) Mid-Coast Council
Region Mid North Coast
County Gloucester
Parish Tuncurry
State electorate(s) Myall Lakes
Federal Division(s) Lyne
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
22.7 °C
73 °F
14.3 °C
58 °F
1,222.2 mm
48.1 in
Suburbs around Failford:
Possum Brush Possum Brush Hallidays Point
Nabiac Failford Darawank
Minimbah Minimbah Darawank

Failford is a small place, also called a locality, located in the Mid-Coast Council area of New South Wales, Australia. It's found on the beautiful Mid North Coast. Failford is situated just east of the main Pacific Highway.

It is about 17 kilometers (10 miles) northwest of the town of Forster. In 2011, about 495 people lived in Failford.

Fun on the Water

Failford is a popular spot for exciting water activities. People love to go water skiing and boating here. This is all thanks to the nearby Wallamba River.

The Wallamba River flows between the towns of Nabiac and Tuncurry. There is even a caravan park right on the river. This park has its own special ramp, making it easy to launch boats into the water.

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