Bangor, 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 Bangor, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Bangor |
| 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 | -34.0167 |
| Longitude | 151.03238 |
| Population | 5,471 |
| Density | 1334.4 /km² |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 95 m |
| Postcode | 2234 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 23 km southwest |
Bangor is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,471. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km², giving a population density of about 1334.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 95 m above sea level. It lies approximately 23 km southwest of Sydney. Bangor is located at 34.0167°S, 151.0324°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2234.
Bangor rests on land that slopes gently towards the coast, a place where the air carries the subtle, briny whisper of the sea even far inland. It lies 8.8 km south-west of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 227°T), and is situated 10.8 km south of Bankstown. The landscape here is a mosaic of suburban sprawl and pockets of resilient bushland, where the gum trees, their bark a patchwork of grey and russet, stand sentinel over manicured lawns. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills a warm, golden hue across the rooftops, illuminating the quiet industry of households preparing for evening. The streets themselves, lined with established trees, offer a dappled shade, and the gentle hum of distant traffic is a constant, unobtrusive presence, a reminder of the larger world just beyond the immediate neighbourhood.
The story of Bangor is one of gradual settlement, where the land was first shaped by the needs of agriculture before succumbing to the inexorable pull of urbanisation. Its economy, once tethered to the soil and the labour it demanded, has largely transformed into a service-based model, supporting the daily lives of its residents who commute to work or engage in local commerce. The proximity to larger centres has defined Bangor’s character, fostering a sense of community within its own boundaries while remaining intrinsically connected to the wider metropolitan fabric. There's a quiet pride here, an understated appreciation for the everyday comforts and the accessible natural beauty that defines this corner of the Sutherland Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bangor, 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 Bangor, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bangor includes the postcode (2234), 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 Bangor 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. |