Glenhaven, 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 Glenhaven, in The Hills Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Glenhaven |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Hills Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.7027 |
| Longitude | 150.99795 |
| Population | 6,402 |
| Density | 887.9 /km² |
| Area | 7.2 km² |
| Elevation | 137 m |
| Postcode | 2156 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 27 km northwest |
Glenhaven is a locality in The Hills Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,402. The locality covers an area of 7.2 km², giving a population density of about 887.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 137 m above sea level. It lies approximately 27 km northwest of Sydney. Glenhaven is located at 33.7027°S, 150.9980°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2156.
Glenhaven unfurls across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the sandstone outcrops whisper tales of ancient earth and the air carries the dry, clean scent of eucalypt. It lies 3.1 km north of Castle Hill, NSW (from Castle Hill, NSW: bearing 357°T), and is situated 12.0 km north-east of Blacktown. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a rolling expanse where the dominant vegetation is the hardy, resilient bushland, interspersed with pockets of cultivated gardens that speak of human endeavour. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, has a unique quality, a softened, golden hue that seems to linger on the leaves of the stringybarks and bottlebrushes, imbuing the very atmosphere with a quiet warmth. The character of Glenhaven is one of understated charm, a place where the natural world still holds sway, and the pace of life allows for a mindful appreciation of the surroundings.
The story of Glenhaven is one of gradual settlement, its early days intertwined with the broader agricultural expansion of the region, where land was cleared for grazing and small-scale farming. While not a place defined by a single, dominant industry today, its economy retains a connection to the land, with a strong presence of market gardens and hobby farms contributing to its rural character. The proximity to larger centres has shaped its evolution, drawing in residents who appreciate the blend of country living with convenient access to urban amenities. Glenhaven's distinctive quality lies in this harmonious coexistence, a place where the echoes of its pastoral past are still audible beneath the hum of contemporary life, and the very soil beneath one's feet feels connected to a longer, enduring narrative.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenhaven, 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 Glenhaven, in The Hills Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenhaven includes the postcode (2156), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Hills Shire 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 Glenhaven 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. |