Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
| Locality | Waterloo |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Council Of The City Of Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.90032 |
| Longitude | 151.20793 |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 43 m |
| Postcode | 2017 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 4 km south |
Waterloo is a locality in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km². It sits at an elevation of around 43 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km south of Sydney. Waterloo is located at 33.9003°S, 151.2079°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2017.
Waterloo hums with a vibrant, urban energy, a place where the sandstone facades of older buildings stand shoulder to shoulder with sleek, modern structures. It lies 3.6 km south of Sydney, NSW (from Sydney, NSW: bearing 183°T), and is situated 6.0 km north-north-west of Maroubra. The streets are a lively thoroughfare, a constant flow of people and traffic beneath a sky that can shift from brilliant blue to a soft, hazy grey in the span of an afternoon. Pockets of green, small parks and tree-lined avenues, offer respite from the concrete and glass, their leaves catching the sunlight in a gentle dance. The air, even this far inland from the harbour, carries a subtle tang, a reminder of the city’s maritime heart.
This district, Waterloo, has a history as layered as its architectural styles, a story woven from the threads of early colonial expansion and subsequent waves of migration. Once largely agricultural land, its transformation has been driven by industry and the relentless growth of the city it now belongs to. The local economy is a diverse tapestry, reflecting the broader economic pulse of Sydney, with a strong presence of retail, hospitality, and professional services. While grand historical landmarks are few, the character of Waterloo is etched in the everyday lives of its inhabitants, in the hum of its businesses and the multicultural chatter that echoes through its streets, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
Detailed location data for Waterloo includes the postcode (2017), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Council Of The City Of Sydney), 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 Waterloo 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. |