Croydon, 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 Croydon, in the Burwood Council local government area.
| Locality | Croydon |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Burwood Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.8808 |
| Longitude | 151.11562 |
| Population | 10,546 |
| Density | 4269.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 2132 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 9 km west |
Croydon is a locality in the Burwood Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 10,546. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 4269.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km west of Sydney. Croydon is located at 33.8808°S, 151.1156°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2132.
Croydon spreads across a gentle rise, its character etched not in dramatic vistas but in the quiet persistence of its suburban sprawl. It lies 1.3 km north-west of Ashfield, NSW (from Ashfield, NSW: bearing 320°T), and is situated 8.8 km west of Sydney. The land here is a study in soft greens and muted browns, a landscape softened by the persistent caress of the Australian sun, punctuated by the sturdy forms of gum trees and the manicured edges of residential gardens. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry warmth, a subtle scent of eucalypt and well-watered lawns that speaks of a settled, unhurried existence. Streets unfurl in a predictable grid, lined with houses whose varying architectural styles hint at decades of growth and adaptation, a mosaic of lives lived out beneath a wide, often brilliant sky.
The history of Croydon is less about grand pronouncements and more about the steady accumulation of lives and livelihoods, a story woven through the development of the surrounding region. While not built on a singular industry, Croydon has long been connected to the commercial heart of its larger neighbours, its residents often commuting to centres of employment. Its character is that of a place that has evolved organically, absorbing the influx of families seeking a quieter pace without sacrificing access to urban conveniences. The local economy, therefore, is largely driven by retail and services catering to its residential population, supported by the broader economic activity of the Burwood Council area, a testament to the enduring appeal of established suburban living.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Croydon, 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 Croydon, in the Burwood Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Croydon includes the postcode (2132), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Burwood 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 Croydon 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. |