Carlton, 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 Carlton, in the Georges River Council local government area.
| Locality | Carlton |
| 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 | -33.97079 |
| Longitude | 151.12462 |
| Population | 10,635 |
| Density | 5162.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 2218 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 14 km southwest |
Carlton is a locality in the Georges River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 10,635. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 5162.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km southwest of Sydney. Carlton is located at 33.9708°S, 151.1246°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2218.
Carlton unfurls its modest charm against the backdrop of undulating terrain, where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering Georges River. It lies 2.2 km east-south-east of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 114°T), and is situated 13.9 km south-west of Sydney. Here, the air carries a subtle, earthy scent, a mingling of damp soil and the distant, salt-tinged breath of the coast, even as the urban sprawl begins to assert its presence. Established residential streets, lined with mature trees that cast dappled shade across manicured lawns, form the heart of the locality, punctuated by pockets of native bushland that hint at the wilder country that once dominated. A quiet hum of everyday life pervades Carlton, a steady rhythm that speaks of families and neighbours finding their own corner of contentment.
The history of Carlton is entwined with the development of the broader region, its character shaped by the ebb and flow of post-war expansion and the ongoing transformation of the Georges River corridor. Originally part of a vast expanse of bushland, the area saw gradual settlement and the establishment of suburban living, with its economy increasingly tied to the service and retail sectors supporting the surrounding populations. While not a hub of heavy industry, Carlton benefits from its strategic position, offering convenient access to commercial centres and transportation networks, fostering a sense of local commerce that thrives on community engagement. Notable for its accessibility and its commitment to green spaces, Carlton provides a breathing room for its residents, a place where the spirit of suburban Australia finds a quiet, enduring expression.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carlton, 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 Carlton, in the Georges River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Carlton includes the postcode (2218), 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 Carlton 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. |