Randwick, 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 Randwick, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
| Locality | Randwick |
| 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 | -33.91859 |
| Longitude | 151.24222 |
| Population | 28,943 |
| Density | 5399.8 /km² |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 2031 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 6 km south-southeast |
Randwick is a locality in the Randwick City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 28,943. The locality covers an area of 5.4 km², giving a population density of about 5399.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km south-southeast of Sydney. Randwick is located at 33.9186°S, 151.2422°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2031.
Randwick unfolds as a verdant expanse, a tapestry of rolling terrain that slopes gently towards the shimmering coast. It lies 3.0 km north of Maroubra, NSW (from Maroubra, NSW: bearing 357°T), and is situated 6.4 km south-south-east of Sydney. The air, perpetually carrying a whisper of salt, mingles with the sweet perfume of flowering wattles and the earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower. Here, well-tended gardens spill over low stone walls, their colours vibrant against the weathered brick of older homes, while grander residences stand sentinel on rise and ridge, their verandas catching the generous Australian sun. Beneath a sky that often shifts from brilliant azure to bruised twilight, the streets hum with a quiet energy, a steady rhythm of life that feels both familiar and enduring, where the distant cry of seabirds occasionally pierces the murmur of everyday conversation.
The history of Randwick is deeply entwined with the development of Sydney itself, a story beginning with the arrival of settlers and the shaping of this coastal fringe. Once land where Indigenous peoples had walked for millennia, it became a place of pastoral pursuits and later, a burgeoning suburb. The establishment of the Prince of Wales Hospital in the late 19th century marked a significant turning point, drawing people and resources, and cementing its identity as a place of care and healing. Today, its economy is a diverse blend, from the professional services clustered in its commercial heart to the retail hubs that serve its residents, all underpinned by its proximity to the ocean and its appeal as a desirable place to live. The iconic Randwick Racecourse, a landmark of national renown, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of sport and tradition that continues to resonate within Randwick's character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Randwick, 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 Randwick, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Randwick includes the postcode (2031), 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 Randwick 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. |