Telopea, 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 Telopea, in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area.
| Locality | Telopea |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Parramatta Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.79401 |
| Longitude | 151.04122 |
| Population | 5,413 |
| Density | 3514.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 59 m |
| Postcode | 2117 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 18 km west-northwest |
Telopea is a locality in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,413. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 3514.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 59 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km west-northwest of Sydney. Telopea is located at 33.7940°S, 151.0412°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2117.
Telopea unfolds across a landscape where the land gently rises and falls, a subtle topography that hints at the ancient sculpting of water and wind. It lies 2.1 km south of Carlingford, NSW (from Carlingford, NSW: bearing 186°T), and is situated 13.0 km east of Blacktown. Here, the air carries the faint, sweet scent of flowering gums, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun, beginning its descent, casts long, honey-coloured shadows across the suburban streets and the pockets of remnant bushland. The dominant colours are the earthy greens of well-tended lawns and the varied foliage of native trees, punctuated by the vibrant hues of bougainvillea spilling over fences, a cheerful defiance against the more muted tones of brick and tile. The quiet hum of everyday life is a constant, a gentle murmur of children's laughter from playgrounds and the distant drone of traffic on arterial roads, a soundscape that suggests a community deeply rooted in its surroundings.
This locality, woven into the broader tapestry of western Sydney, bears the quiet imprint of its past and its present aspirations. While not a centre for heavy industry, Telopea’s economy is intrinsically linked to the surrounding commercial hubs, with many residents commuting to the bustling heart of Parramatta or the even larger business districts further afield. Its character is one of steady growth and suburban evolution, a place where families have put down roots, drawn by the accessibility and the promise of a settled life. The nearby Cumberland Plain, a significant ecological region, historically supported diverse flora and fauna, and remnants of this natural heritage can still be glimpsed in the local parks and reserves, offering a poignant reminder of the land’s original custodians and the subtle, enduring beauty of the Australian bush.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Telopea, 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 Telopea, in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Telopea includes the postcode (2117), telephone area code (02), and local government area (City Of Parramatta 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 Telopea 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. |