Crows Nest, 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 Crows Nest, in the North Sydney Council local government area.
| Locality | Crows Nest |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | North Sydney Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.82555 |
| Longitude | 151.20294 |
| Population | 4,657 |
| Density | 6048.1 /km² |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Elevation | 96 m |
| Postcode | 2065 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 5 km north |
Crows Nest is a locality in the North Sydney Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,657. The locality covers an area of 0.8 km², giving a population density of about 6048.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 96 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km north of Sydney. Crows Nest is located at 33.8255°S, 151.2029°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2065.
Crows Nest rises from the northern reaches of Sydney's urban sprawl, a place where the city's hum softens into a more considered cadence. It lies 3.6 km west of Mosman, NSW (from Mosman, NSW: bearing 275°T), and is situated 4.8 km north of Sydney. Its streets, lined with a mix of heritage federation homes and modern apartments, climb and dip with a surprising generosity of terrain, offering glimpses of distant, blue-grey horizons through leafy corridors. The air here carries a distinct, clean scent, a blend of salt from the nearby harbour and the subtle perfume of flowering jacarandas in season, a gentler breath than the dense core of the metropolis. Mature trees, some of them ancient sentinels, punctuate the residential blocks, their canopies creating pockets of dappled shade, lending a mature, established character to the suburb's quiet corners.
Originally surveyed in the mid-19th century, Crows Nest developed as a desirable residential area, its elevated position offering cooler breezes and expansive views, a draw for those seeking respite from the bustling port below. The local economy, once tied to the burgeoning needs of a growing city – servicing ships, providing goods, and housing workers – has long since shifted towards retail, services, and professional employment, with a vibrant main street serving as the commercial heart. Notable for its architectural heritage, particularly along Willoughby Road, Crows Nest retains a distinct village-like atmosphere, a testament to its independent spirit, where local businesses thrive alongside cafes and restaurants that spill onto the footpaths, creating a lively, if unhurried, street life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crows Nest, 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 Crows Nest, in the North Sydney Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Crows Nest includes the postcode (2065), telephone area code (02), and local government area (North Sydney 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 Crows Nest 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. |