Berrilee, 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 Berrilee, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
| Locality | Berrilee |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.60784 |
| Longitude | 151.10368 |
| Population | 219 |
| Density | 18.9 /km² |
| Area | 11.6 km² |
| Elevation | 182 m |
| Postcode | 2159 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 31 km north-northwest |
Berrilee is a locality in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 219. The locality covers an area of 11.6 km², giving a population density of about 18.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 182 m above sea level. It lies approximately 31 km north-northwest of Sydney. Berrilee is located at 33.6078°S, 151.1037°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2159. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Berrilee rests within a fold of the Hawkesbury sandstone country, where the land falls away in a series of rugged ridges towards the deep, dark waters of the river. It lies 10.0 km north of Hornsby, NSW (from Hornsby, NSW: bearing 5°T), and is situated 13.8 km north-north-east of Cherrybrook. Gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel over the slopes, their leaves whispering a constant, dry song in the warm Australian air. The soil here is often ochre-red, a testament to the iron-rich geology, and in places, it gives way to rocky outcrops that catch the afternoon sun, glowing with an almost internal fire. Small pockets of cleared land, once wrested from the bush, still bear the marks of cultivation, though nature is steadily reclaiming its territory, softening the edges with a verdant sprawl of native flora. The air itself often carries a subtle scent of damp earth and eucalypt, particularly after a summer shower, a clean, invigorating perfume that speaks of the wildness that still thrives in Berrilee's surrounds.
The history of Berrilee is intrinsically tied to the land and the river that defines its landscape. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile valleys and the bounty of the waterways, established farms and small holdings, their lives shaped by the ebb and flow of the Hawkesbury. This agricultural heritage, though diminished, still lingers in the quiet lanes and the occasional weathered farmhouse. The local economy, once reliant on timber-getting and farming, has diversified, with many residents finding work in neighbouring centres or pursuing smaller-scale ventures like artisan crafts and local produce. The proximity to the vastness of the national park, however, remains a defining characteristic, drawing visitors seeking the rugged beauty and the quietude that Berrilee offers, a gentle counterpoint to the bustling pace of the city further afield.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Berrilee, 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 Berrilee, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Berrilee includes the postcode (2159), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Berrilee 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. |