Little Bay, 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 Little Bay, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
| Locality | Little Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Randwick City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.98348 |
| Longitude | 151.24525 |
| Population | 4,415 |
| Density | 1738.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 2036 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 13 km south-southeast |
Little Bay is a locality in the Randwick City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,415. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 1738.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km south-southeast of Sydney. Little Bay is located at 33.9835°S, 151.2452°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2036.
Little Bay unfolds as a coastal sanctuary, its landscape painted with the rugged beauty of sandstone cliffs that plunge towards the restless Tasman Sea. It lies 4.2 km south of Maroubra, NSW (from Maroubra, NSW: bearing 179°T), and is situated 13.3 km south-south-east of Sydney. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt, mingling with the subtle perfume of coastal heath that clings tenaciously to the slopes. This is a place where the ocean dictates the rhythm, its ceaseless murmur a constant companion to the scatter of low-slung houses and the emerald sprawl of golf courses. The bay itself, a gentle crescent of golden sand, offers a sheltered embrace against the prevailing winds, a soft counterpoint to the dramatic headlands that guard its flanks. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a buttery quality, bathing the weathered rocks and the deep blue of the water in a warm, ephemeral glow.
The history of Little Bay is intertwined with its maritime character and a more recent embrace of health and well-being. Once a significant site for coastal defence, its strategic position overlooking the harbour entrance has left its mark, though the fortifications have long since yielded to the peaceful pursuits of its residents. The area's transformation from a more isolated coastal stretch to a desirable residential locale has been gradual, driven by its undeniable natural allure and proximity to the bustling heart of Sydney. Today, the local economy is largely sustained by tourism and the services catering to its discerning population, with the iconic Prince Henry at Little Bay precinct now a focal point, redeveloping historic hospital grounds into a vibrant community hub. The distinctive silhouette of the former hospital buildings, standing sentinel against the sea, speaks of a past dedicated to healing and care, now re-imagined for a new era of coastal living.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Little Bay, 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 Little Bay, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Little Bay includes the postcode (2036), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Randwick 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 Little Bay 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. |