Blaxland, 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 Blaxland, in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area.
| Locality | Blaxland |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Blue Mountains City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.74679 |
| Longitude | 150.61696 |
| Population | 7,288 |
| Density | 740.7 /km² |
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Elevation | 120 m |
| Postcode | 2774 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 56 km west-northwest |
Blaxland is a locality in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,288. The locality covers an area of 9.8 km², giving a population density of about 740.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 120 m above sea level. It lies approximately 56 km west-northwest of Sydney. Blaxland is located at 33.7468°S, 150.6170°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2774.
Blaxland clings to the steep slopes of the lower Blue Mountains, a place where the air carries the sharp, clean scent of eucalypt and the distant murmur of the Nepean River. It lies 7.9 km north-west of Glenmore Park, NSW (from Glenmore Park, NSW: bearing 310°T), and is situated 9.7 km west-south-west of Cranebrook. The landscape here is a dramatic interplay of sandstone escarpments plunging into verdant valleys, a terrain that dictates the very shape of life. Homes are often built into the hillsides, their verandahs offering sweeping views across a panorama of gum trees whose leaves shimmer with a silvery luminescence as the sun dips low. The road, a ribbon of grey, winds its way through this rugged beauty, connecting the scattered residential pockets and hinting at the journeys that brought people to this wild edge of the city.
This locality, named for the explorer Gregory Blaxland, remembers its pioneering past not through grand monuments but in the enduring character of its people and the resilience of its economy. For many years, the rich coal seams beneath the surface fuelled industries and shaped the lives of generations, a legacy still whispered in the names of streets and the occasional weathered mining relic. While the mines have largely fallen silent, a new kind of industry has taken root, one that capitalises on the breathtaking natural beauty and the proximity to the sprawling metropolis further east. Tourism now plays a significant role, drawing visitors to explore the nearby national parks, hike the dramatic trails, and experience the unique atmosphere of the Blue Mountains. The rhythm of Blaxland is one of quiet mornings giving way to the hum of daily commutes, punctuated by the calls of kookaburras and the rustle of wind through the dense bushland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blaxland, 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 Blaxland, in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Blaxland includes the postcode (2774), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Blue Mountains City 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 Blaxland 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. |