Eastlakes, 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 Eastlakes, in the Bayside Council local government area.
| Locality | Eastlakes |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bayside Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.93106 |
| Longitude | 151.21269 |
| Population | 6,884 |
| Density | 3476.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 2018 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 7 km south |
Eastlakes is a locality in the Bayside Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,884. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 3476.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km south of Sydney. Eastlakes is located at 33.9311°S, 151.2127°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2018.
Eastlakes sits as a quiet sentinel on the edge of a sprawling, sun-drenched landscape, where the land gently falls away towards the shimmering expanse of Botany Bay. It lies 3.1 km west-south-west of Randwick, NSW (from Randwick, NSW: bearing 243°T), and is situated 7.0 km south of Sydney. The air here carries a perpetual hint of salt, a reminder of the nearby coast, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, golden quality that seems to cling to the low-slung houses and the scattered stands of gum trees. The terrain is a study in subtle gradients, a mosaic of residential streets, neat parks, and pockets of bushland that whisper of a wilder past. It’s a place where the sounds of suburban life – the distant hum of traffic, the laughter of children playing, the occasional bark of a dog – blend with the rustle of leaves and the calls of unseen birds, creating a unique, gentle soundscape.
The history of Eastlakes is intrinsically linked to the development of the broader region, its growth spurred by the post-war expansion of Sydney and the increasing demand for housing. Once part of a larger agricultural hinterland, the area has steadily transformed, its economy now largely driven by local services and the commuter trade, with many residents travelling to the city centre for work. The presence of the nearby airport has also shaped its character, bringing a constant, low thrum of activity and a sense of connection to the wider world. While not boasting grand historical monuments, Eastlakes holds a quiet significance as a place of everyday life, a testament to the steady, unassuming evolution of a coastal suburb, its identity forged in the daily routines of its inhabitants and the enduring beauty of its natural setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Eastlakes, 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 Eastlakes, in the Bayside Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Eastlakes includes the postcode (2018), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bayside 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 Eastlakes 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. |