Woronora, 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 Woronora, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Woronora |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Latitude | -34.02373 |
| Longitude | 151.04686 |
| Population | 2,139 |
| Density | 950.7 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 91 m |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 23 km southwest |
Woronora is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,139. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 950.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 91 m above sea level. It lies approximately 23 km southwest of Sydney. Woronora is located at 34.0237°S, 151.0469°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
Woronora unfolds along the gentle curve of its namesake river, a place where the dappled sunlight filters through the dense, native bushland that crowds the steep banks. It lies 8.5 km south-west of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 217°T), and is situated 11.6 km south of Bankstown. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the rugged terrain that defines this pocket of the Sutherland Shire. Houses, often with broad verandahs, cling to the inclines, offering glimpses of the waterway below, a liquid ribbon reflecting the ever-changing colours of the sky, from the pearly grey of a morning fog to the fiery oranges and purples of dusk. The rhythm of Woronora is dictated by the ebb and flow of the river and the quiet hum of daily life, a far cry from the bustling energy of the city further north.
The history of Woronora is intertwined with the very land it occupies, its early days marked by the quiet industry of timber-getters and orchardists who cleared small patches amidst the towering gums. Later, the river became a vital artery for transport and recreation, a place where families picnicked and explored the natural beauty. While the area is no longer a hub for heavy industry, a subtle thread of local enterprise persists, with small businesses catering to the residents and the occasional visitor drawn by the promise of a tranquil escape. The Woronora River itself remains the central character, a constant presence that shapes the landscape and the enduring spirit of this waterside locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woronora, 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 Woronora, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Woronora includes the postcode, telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire Council). 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 Woronora 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. |