Sutherland, 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 Sutherland, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Sutherland |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.03511 |
| Longitude | 151.05446 |
| Population | 10,657 |
| Density | 2911.7 /km² |
| Area | 3.7 km² |
| Elevation | 107 m |
| Postcode | 2232 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 23 km southwest |
Sutherland is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 10,657. The locality covers an area of 3.7 km², giving a population density of about 2911.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 107 m above sea level. It lies approximately 23 km southwest of Sydney. Sutherland is located at 34.0351°S, 151.0545°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2232.
Sutherland, where the salt-laced air whispers tales of a coastal past, unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant expanses. It lies 9.2 km south-south-west of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 209°T), and is situated 12.9 km south of Bankstown. The light here, particularly as it softens towards dusk, possesses a luminous quality, painting the suburban streets and neighbouring parklands in hues of amber and rose. Beyond the neat rows of houses and bustling thoroughfares, the land dips and rises, hinting at the broader topography of the region, where pockets of bushland still hold sway, their eucalypt scent a constant reminder of the natural world that surrounds this vibrant locale.
The history of Sutherland is interwoven with the development of the surrounding areas, a story shaped by early colonial endeavours and a steady growth into a significant hub. Its local economy, once more reliant on agricultural pursuits and later on the infrastructure that supported burgeoning Sydney, now thrives on a diverse mix of retail, services, and a strong residential base. The proximity to the natural wonders of the coast and the hinterland draws many, contributing to a lively, though rarely frantic, pace of life. Sutherland itself has evolved, becoming a place where the echoes of its past are felt in the enduring sense of community, a quiet strength that underpins its present-day character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sutherland, 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 Sutherland, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sutherland includes the postcode (2232), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire 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 Sutherland 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. |