Beacon Hill, 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 Beacon Hill, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
| Locality | Beacon Hill |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Beaches Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.75228 |
| Longitude | 151.25937 |
| Population | 7,308 |
| Density | 2628.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 123 m |
| Postcode | 2100 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 14 km north-northeast |
Beacon Hill is a locality in the Northern Beaches Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,308. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 2628.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 123 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km north-northeast of Sydney. Beacon Hill is located at 33.7523°S, 151.2594°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2100.
Beacon Hill rises as a verdant sentinel, its slopes cloaked in a tapestry of native bushland that spills towards the shimmering expanse of the ocean. It lies 2.7 km west of Dee Why, NSW (from Dee Why, NSW: bearing 267°T), and is situated 13.6 km north-north-east of Sydney. The air here carries the crisp, invigorating tang of salt, a constant reminder of the nearby coastline, and the wind whispers secrets through the gum leaves, their silvery undersides catching the sunlight. From its elevated vantage point, the land unfurls in a series of gentle undulations, punctuated by the stoic forms of ancient angophoras and the delicate tracery of ferns that carpet the shaded gullies. The characteristic ochre of the sandstone soil peeks through in places, a warm counterpoint to the vibrant greens and blues that dominate the landscape, and the distant murmur of the city, a low hum beneath the raucous calls of lorikeets, hints at the life that pulses beyond this tranquil elevation.
The history of Beacon Hill is entwined with the broader narrative of settlement on this rugged coast, a place where early colonial endeavours met the enduring presence of the land. While not a hub of heavy industry, its economy has long been shaped by its proximity to the burgeoning urban centres and the allure of the natural environment, fostering a character of quiet residential charm and an appreciation for outdoor living. The legacy of its founding, though less dramatic than some, is evident in the established neighbourhoods that now grace its flanks, each with its own subtle variations in architectural style and garden artistry. For many, Beacon Hill represents a haven, a place where the demands of modern life are tempered by the enduring beauty of its native flora and the ever-present, soothing breath of the Pacific.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Beacon Hill, 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 Beacon Hill, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Beacon Hill includes the postcode (2100), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Northern Beaches 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 Beacon Hill 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. |