Westmead, 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 Westmead, in the Cumberland Council local government area.
| Locality | Westmead |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Cumberland Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.80919 |
| Longitude | 150.98574 |
| Population | 17,835 |
| Density | 6107.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 2145 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 22 km west-northwest |
Westmead is a locality in the Cumberland Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 17,835. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 6107.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km west-northwest of Sydney. Westmead is located at 33.8092°S, 150.9857°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2145.
Westmead unfolds as a suburb of modest ambition, where the landscape is a gentle conversation between urban development and the lingering echoes of its pastoral past. It lies 2.2 km west-north-west of Parramatta, NSW (from Parramatta, NSW: bearing 287°T), and is situated 8.5 km east-south-east of Blacktown. Its streets are lined with a mix of established homes and newer constructions, each reflecting a different chapter in the area's growth. The air here, particularly as the day softens into evening, carries a subtle warmth, a testament to the inland position, and the light often takes on a diffused, golden quality as it filters through the leaves of mature street trees. The terrain is generally flat, with broad, open spaces that hint at the fields that once dominated this land, now interspersed with pockets of parkland where children's laughter is a frequent sound.
The history of Westmead is intrinsically linked to the expansion of Sydney, evolving from agricultural holdings to a burgeoning residential and commercial centre. Its local economy is now a diverse tapestry, woven with healthcare institutions, educational facilities, and a growing retail presence that serves the surrounding neighbourhoods. The presence of major hospitals has transformed Westmead into a significant hub for medical services, drawing both patients and professionals, and shaping the daily rhythm of the suburb. This focus on health and education has given Westmead a distinctive character, one that balances the quiet hum of everyday life with the purposeful activity of its key institutions.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Westmead, 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 Westmead, in the Cumberland Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Westmead includes the postcode (2145), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Cumberland 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 Westmead 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. |