Birrong, 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 Birrong, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
| Locality | Birrong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Canterbury-Bankstown Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.89176 |
| Longitude | 151.02106 |
| Population | 3,092 |
| Density | 2620.3 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 2143 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 18 km west |
Birrong is a locality in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,092. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 2620.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km west of Sydney. Birrong is located at 33.8918°S, 151.0211°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2143.
Birrong lies a gentle distance from the more clamorous heart of Sydney, a place where the suburban sprawl begins to soften its edges. It lies 3.4 km north-north-west of Bankstown, NSW (from Bankstown, NSW: bearing 336°T), and is situated 3.8 km south of Auburn. The land here, though now largely tamed by human hands, still carries a subtle memory of its natural form, with low-lying areas hinting at ancient watercourses and the occasional scattering of mature eucalypts standing sentinel against the encroaching modern world. The air, especially in the early morning, often holds a cool, damp scent, a whisper of the nearby Georges River system that has shaped this terrain for millennia. Even as the sun climbs, casting a bright, steady light that seems to bleach the colours from the rooftops, a certain stillness can be felt, a quietude that suggests a place comfortable in its own skin, unhurried by the frantic pulse of the city.
The story of Birrong is one of gradual settlement and evolving purpose, its early days tied to the fertile soils that once sustained market gardens, feeding the growing metropolis to the east. Later, as industry began to spread its wings, Birrong found a new rhythm, developing as a hub for manufacturing and distribution, its location proving advantageous for connecting goods to markets. Evidence of this industrial past can still be glimpsed in the solid, functional architecture of some older buildings, a quiet testament to the labour and ingenuity that built this corner of Sydney. Today, while retaining its industrial roots, Birrong also thrives as a multicultural centre, a vibrant mix of peoples contributing to its unique character, their presence evident in the diverse array of shops and eateries that lend a lively, contemporary colour to its streets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Birrong, 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 Birrong, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Birrong includes the postcode (2143), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Canterbury-Bankstown 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 Birrong 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. |