Banksia, 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 Banksia, in the Bayside Council local government area.
| Locality | Banksia |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bayside Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.94648 |
| Longitude | 151.14621 |
| Population | 3,342 |
| Density | 3555.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 2216 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 10 km southwest |
Banksia is a locality in the Bayside Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,342. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 3555.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km southwest of Sydney. Banksia is located at 33.9465°S, 151.1462°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2216.
Banksia unfolds under a wide, pale sky, its contours softened by the gentle sweep of rolling hills that eventually meet the shimmering expanse of Botany Bay. It lies 3.9 km south-south-west of Marrickville, NSW (from Marrickville, NSW: bearing 192°T), and is situated 10.5 km south-west of Sydney. The air here carries the subtle, sweet perfume of native flora, a scent that mingles with the briny tang of the nearby sea, a constant reminder of its coastal embrace. Streetlights, even in the daytime's diffused glow, possess a soft, almost watercolour quality as they line the avenues, hinting at the tranquil pace of life. The terrain slopes with a quiet confidence towards the water, revealing pockets of verdant parkland and the gleam of well-tended gardens, each a small testament to the care of its inhabitants.
The history of Banksia is deeply intertwined with the rich, dark soil that has long sustained its agricultural roots, a legacy that whispers through the older homesteads and the mature trees that still stand sentinel. For generations, this land has offered its bounty, supporting a local economy built on the cultivation of produce that finds its way to neighbouring markets, a quiet but vital contribution to the region's sustenance. More recently, the proximity to the bustling heart of Sydney has brought a new wave of life, drawing those who seek a more serene existence without sacrificing access to urban conveniences, creating a unique blend of rural charm and suburban accessibility that defines Banksia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Banksia, 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 Banksia, in the Bayside Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Banksia includes the postcode (2216), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bayside 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 Banksia 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. |