Lilyfield, 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 Lilyfield, in the Inner West Council local government area.
| Locality | Lilyfield |
| 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 | -33.87105 |
| Longitude | 151.16034 |
| Population | 7,641 |
| Density | 3489.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 2040 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 4 km west |
Lilyfield is a locality in the Inner West Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,641. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 3489.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km west of Sydney. Lilyfield is located at 33.8710°S, 151.1603°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2040.
Lilyfield slumbers on a gentle incline, a tapestry of ochre earth and emerald gardens sloping towards the distant shimmer of the harbour. It lies 3.9 km east-north-east of Ashfield, NSW (from Ashfield, NSW: bearing 58°T), and is situated 4.6 km west of Sydney. The air here often carries a faint, salty tang, a whisper from the ocean, mingled with the sweet perfume of blooming jacarandas and the earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower. Old gum trees, their bark a mosaic of grey and russet, stand sentinel along quiet streets, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, their leaves rustling a soft lullaby in the breeze. Sunlight, when it breaks through the leafy canopy, paints dappled patterns on the worn pavements, illuminating the character of Lilyfield, a place where time seems to meander rather than rush.
This is a landscape shaped by generations, a place where the echo of its past hums beneath the surface of everyday life. Once, this land was a canvas for early settlers, their hopes and labours etched into the very contours of the terrain. Lilyfield's economy, though now diversified, still bears the imprint of its agricultural beginnings, a memory of market gardens that once flourished here, supplying the burgeoning city with fresh produce. Today, a quiet industry thrives, a blend of artisan workshops and small businesses, each contributing to the unique character of Lilyfield. The distinctive Federation architecture, with its intricate brickwork and ornate detailing, speaks of a prosperous era, a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone age, a beauty that continues to charm the traveller and the resident alike.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lilyfield, 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 Lilyfield, in the Inner West Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lilyfield includes the postcode (2040), 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 Lilyfield 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. |