Freemans Reach, 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 Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
| Locality | Freemans Reach |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hawkesbury City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.56962 |
| Longitude | 150.80515 |
| Population | 1,958 |
| Density | 79.6 /km² |
| Area | 24.6 km² |
| Elevation | 69 m |
| Postcode | 2756 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 50 km northwest |
Freemans Reach is a locality in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,958. The locality covers an area of 24.6 km², giving a population density of about 79.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 69 m above sea level. It lies approximately 50 km northwest of Sydney. Freemans Reach is located at 33.5696°S, 150.8051°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2756.
Freemans Reach unfurls its broad, fertile plains against the backdrop of the Hawkesbury River, a waterway that has shaped its destiny for generations. It lies 19.6 km north-north-west of Quakers Hill, NSW (from Quakers Hill, NSW: bearing 334°T), and is situated 13.1 km north-north-west of Riverstone. Here, the land rolls gently, a mosaic of paddocks stitched with the deep greens of pasture and the paler hues of ripening crops, all under a sky that often burns a startling, cloudless blue. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the earthy perfume of damp soil and the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus, a tangible reminder of the vastness that presses in from the surrounding bushland. The occasional weathered fence line, leaning a little with the years, marks the boundaries of properties where life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the ebb and flow of the river.
The history of Freemans Reach is deeply entwined with the agricultural endeavours that have sustained it since its earliest days, a legacy evident in the enduring farmhouses and shearing sheds that dot the landscape. This area once served as a vital breadbasket, its rich alluvial soils yielding abundant harvests for the burgeoning colony. Today, while some families continue the tradition of grazing and cropping, the local economy has diversified, embracing a quieter, more contemplative way of life that draws sustenance from the land in varied forms. The river itself remains a constant presence, not just a geographical feature but a lifeline and a source of recreation, its waters reflecting the changing colours of the sky and the enduring spirit of Freemans Reach.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Freemans Reach, 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 Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Freemans Reach includes the postcode (2756), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Hawkesbury City 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 Freemans Reach 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. |