Rose 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 Rose Bay, in the Woollahra Municipal Council local government area.
| Locality | Rose Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Woollahra Municipal Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.87414 |
| Longitude | 151.26662 |
| Population | 9,915 |
| Density | 3950.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 2029 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 5 km east |
Rose Bay is a locality in the Woollahra Municipal Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,915. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 3950.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km east of Sydney. Rose Bay is located at 33.8741°S, 151.2666°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2029.
Rose Bay unfolds as a serene watercolour, its shores kissed by the gentle swell of the harbour, a broad, shimmering expanse of blue that mirrors the vast Australian sky. It lies 5.3 km east of Sydney, NSW (from Sydney, NSW: bearing 98°T), and is situated 8.2 km north-north-east of Maroubra. The landscape here is a study in soft contours: rolling green lawns tumble towards the water's edge, punctuated by the elegant silhouettes of heritage homes and the vibrant splash of manicured gardens. The air, often carrying a faint, briny tang from the nearby ocean, is a balm, especially in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting a warm, golden hue that bathes the bay in a tranquil luminescence. From the foreshore, the view stretches across the water to the distant, hazy outlines of the city, a constant, subtle reminder of the urban hum that lies just beyond this pocket of cultivated calm.
The story of Rose Bay is deeply entwined with the early colonial aspirations of Sydney, its strategic position having long been recognised for its harbour access and fertile, if undulating, terrain. Over time, it evolved from a place of rudimentary settlement into an affluent residential enclave, its fortunes tied to the growth and prosperity of the neighbouring city. The local economy, while no longer dominated by the maritime activities of its past, still benefits from its proximity to major commercial centres, with many residents commuting to work. Notable landmarks, such as the historic Rose Bay Convent, stand as quiet witnesses to the passage of years, while the bustling marina hums with the modern-day leisure pursuits of those who call this picturesque bay home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rose 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 Rose Bay, in the Woollahra Municipal Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rose Bay includes the postcode (2029), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Woollahra Municipal 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 Rose 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. |