Dawes Point, 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 Dawes Point, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
| Locality | Dawes Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Council Of The City Of Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.85617 |
| Longitude | 151.20715 |
| Population | 459 |
| Density | 3060.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 2000 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 1 km north |
Dawes Point is a locality in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 459. The locality covers an area of 0.1 km², giving a population density of about 3060.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1 km north of Sydney. Dawes Point is located at 33.8562°S, 151.2072°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2000.
Dawes Point commands a commanding presence on the northern edge of Sydney Harbour, its foreshore a dramatic confluence of sandstone cliffs and resilient scrub. It lies 1.3 km north-north-west of Sydney, NSW (from Sydney, NSW: bearing 348°T), and is situated 10.5 km north-north-west of Maroubra. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the distant hum of maritime activity, a constant reminder of its deep connection to the sea. From its elevated vantage point, the land slopes down towards the restless, shimmering water, offering sweeping panoramas of the iconic cityscape that unfolds across the harbour. The light at dusk often paints the sandstone in hues of rose and amber, a fleeting beauty that softens the hard edges of the urban sprawl.
This historic precinct of Dawes Point is intrinsically linked to the very genesis of Sydney, serving as a crucial defensive position from the earliest days of European settlement. Its strategic importance shaped its early development, and echoes of this military past can still be discerned in the enduring structures that dot the landscape. The local economy, once driven by the harbour's bustling trade and shipbuilding, has largely transitioned to one of tourism and service, attracting visitors eager to soak in its rich heritage and breathtaking views. Notably, the precinct is home to the imposing Sydney Harbour Bridge, a colossal feat of engineering that has become an enduring symbol of Australia, its steel latticework a stark contrast to the soft, weathered sandstone of the point itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dawes Point, 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 Dawes Point, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
Detailed location data for Dawes Point includes the postcode (2000), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Council Of The City Of Sydney), 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 Dawes Point 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. |