Arncliffe, 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 Arncliffe, in the Bayside Council local government area.
| Locality | Arncliffe |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bayside Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.93861 |
| Longitude | 151.14784 |
| Population | 10,523 |
| Density | 3543.1 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 2205 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 10 km southwest |
Arncliffe is a locality in the Bayside Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 10,523. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 3543.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km southwest of Sydney. Arncliffe is located at 33.9386°S, 151.1478°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2205.
Arncliffe unfurls as a verdant expanse, a gentle ripple of land where the urban edge softens into a quietude of suburban living. It lies 3.0 km south-south-west of Marrickville, NSW (from Marrickville, NSW: bearing 192°T), and is situated 9.7 km south-west of Sydney. The streets here are lined with mature trees, their canopies forming leafy tunnels that filter the bright Australian sun, casting shifting patterns onto neat front gardens overflowing with hibiscus and bougainvillea. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a faint, damp scent of earth and dew-kissed grass, a subtle reminder of the porous ground beneath the manicured lawns. Beyond the residential streets, the terrain slopes downwards towards the Cooks River, its banks a mosaic of reeds and scattered gum trees, a vital artery breathing life into the surrounding landscape. The quality of light here, particularly as the afternoon wanes, possesses a remarkable clarity, etching the edges of rooftops and the silhouette of distant hills with a sharp, almost crystalline definition.
Arncliffe's story is one of gradual settlement, a history etched not in grand pronouncements but in the steady expansion of homes and families. Originally part of the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the area began to be formally recognised and developed in the latter half of the 19th century, its accessibility improving with the advent of railways. The local economy, once more tied to agriculture and market gardens that supplied the burgeoning Sydney metropolis, has largely transitioned to a service-based model, with residents commuting to employment hubs across the city. However, echoes of its past remain in the names of streets and the enduring presence of older, solid brick homes that speak of a different era. The Bicentennial Park, a significant green lung along the river, offers a testament to the council's commitment to preserving natural spaces, providing a popular destination for recreation and a haven for local birdlife, a quiet counterpoint to the surrounding urban hum.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Arncliffe, 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 Arncliffe, in the Bayside Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Arncliffe includes the postcode (2205), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bayside 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 Arncliffe 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. |