Blakehurst, 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 Blakehurst, in the Georges River Council local government area.
| Locality | Blakehurst |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Georges River Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.9907 |
| Longitude | 151.10946 |
| Population | 6,141 |
| Density | 1849.7 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 2221 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 16 km southwest |
Blakehurst is a locality in the Georges River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,141. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 1849.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km southwest of Sydney. Blakehurst is located at 33.9907°S, 151.1095°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2221.
Blakehurst greets the traveller with the gentle curve of the Georges River, its waters reflecting the vibrant greens of the Australian bushland that spills down to the shoreline. It lies 3.2 km south-south-east of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 169°T), and is situated 10.4 km south-east of Bankstown. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the distant ocean, mingling with the sweet perfume of flowering native shrubs that cling to the undulating terrain. Houses, many with wide verandas and terracotta roofs, are scattered amongst the trees, their gardens spilling over with bougainvillea and hibiscus, a riot of colour against the dappled sunlight. The rhythm of Blakehurst is one of quiet activity, a contented hum of life unfolding under a wide, cerulean sky, where the occasional cry of a kookaburra punctuates the stillness.
Historically, Blakehurst has been shaped by its relationship with the Georges River, a vital artery for trade and transport since the earliest days of European settlement. Its fertile land, though now largely urbanised, once supported orchards and small farms, the echoes of that agricultural past still evident in the mature trees that grace many properties. The local economy has transitioned, with many residents commuting to the broader Sydney metropolis, yet a distinct sense of place persists, fostered by local businesses and the close-knit community. The waters of the river remain a focal point, drawing people for recreation, from quiet fishing trips to the exhilaration of sailing, a constant reminder of the natural beauty that defines Blakehurst.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blakehurst, 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 Blakehurst, in the Georges River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Blakehurst includes the postcode (2221), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Georges River 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 Blakehurst 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. |