Haberfield, 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 Haberfield, in the Inner West Council local government area.
| Locality | Haberfield |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Inner West Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.8798 |
| Longitude | 151.13892 |
| Population | 6,480 |
| Density | 2700.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2045 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 7 km west |
Haberfield is a locality in the Inner West Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,480. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 2700.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km west of Sydney. Haberfield is located at 33.8798°S, 151.1389°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2045.
Haberfield presents a distinct character, a suburb where the grand Federation homes, with their characteristic Federation Queen Anne style, stand proud amongst manicured gardens. It lies 1.7 km north-east of Ashfield, NSW (from Ashfield, NSW: bearing 51°T), and is situated 6.7 km west-south-west of Sydney. The broad, tree-lined avenues, a deliberate design from its inception, create a sense of spaciousness and calm, unusual for its proximity to the bustling city centre. Sunlight filters through the mature jacarandas and plane trees, dappling the pastel-coloured facades and casting long shadows that stretch across the neat lawns, giving the afternoon air a gentle, almost hushed quality. The architecture itself speaks of a particular era of prosperity and aspirational living, with intricate lacework verandas, decorative chimneys, and the warm hues of terracotta tiles offering a visual narrative of its past.
This meticulously planned residential suburb, conceived in the early 20th century by developers aiming to create an idyllic haven, owes its enduring charm to that original vision. The local economy, while no longer tied to the agricultural pursuits that once defined the broader region, thrives on its residential appeal and the vibrant strip of local businesses along the main thoroughfares, offering everything from artisan bakeries to independent bookstores. Haberfield's history is deeply interwoven with the Federation architectural movement, making it a significant heritage precinct, a living museum of a specific Australian architectural and social period, where the quiet hum of everyday life continues within the elegant embrace of its storied streets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Haberfield, 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 Haberfield, in the Inner West Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Haberfield includes the postcode (2045), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Inner West 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 Haberfield 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. |