Greystanes, 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 Greystanes, in the Cumberland Council local government area.
| Locality | Greystanes |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Cumberland Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.82388 |
| Longitude | 150.94742 |
| Population | 23,511 |
| Density | 2653.6 /km² |
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Elevation | 73 m |
| Postcode | 2145 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 25 km west-northwest |
Greystanes is a locality in the Cumberland Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 23,511. The locality covers an area of 8.9 km², giving a population density of about 2653.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 73 m above sea level. It lies approximately 25 km west-northwest of Sydney. Greystanes is located at 33.8239°S, 150.9474°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2145.
Greystanes unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a subtle topography that belies its proximity to the grander sprawl of the western plains. It lies 3.8 km west-north-west of Merrylands, NSW (from Merrylands, NSW: bearing 289°T), and is situated 6.7 km south-east of Blacktown. Here, the colour of the earth, a rich, sun-baked ochre, often finds its way onto the weathered fences and the dust that settles on car bonnets after a dry spell. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a diffused warmth, a languid breath that seems to encourage a slower pace, a quiet contemplation of the suburban gardens and the occasional remnant of bushland clinging to the slopes. The horizon, not a stark line but a softer blending of sky and land, is often painted with the deep oranges and purples of a Sydney sunset, a daily spectacle that lends a particular, almost melancholic beauty to the evening.
The story of Greystanes is one of gradual settlement, a quiet evolution from rural outposts to the suburban heart it is today. Its economic foundations were once rooted in the surrounding agricultural lands, though the precise nature of those early endeavours has largely faded, leaving behind only a memory of broader fields and simpler livelihoods. What remains is a community that has grown and adapted, its present character shaped by the steady influx of families and the establishment of local businesses that serve its daily needs. While no single, towering monument defines Greystanes, its distinctiveness lies in this very blend of everyday life, a place where the echoes of its past are woven into the fabric of its present, a subtle hum beneath the surface of its well-ordered streets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Greystanes, 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 Greystanes, in the Cumberland Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Greystanes includes the postcode (2145), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Cumberland 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 Greystanes 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. |