Brereton, 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 Brereton, in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Brereton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wollondilly Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.91397 |
| Longitude | 150.50684 |
| Area | 58.2 km² |
| Postcode | 2787 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 65 km west |
Brereton is a locality in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 58.2 km². It lies approximately 65 km west of Sydney. Brereton is located at 33.9140°S, 150.5068°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2787. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Brereton rests in a fold of the land, where the earth begins its gentle rise towards the higher country, a place defined by the broad sweep of the sky and the enduring scent of damp soil after rain. It lies 21.1 km south-west of Glenmore Park, NSW (from Glenmore Park, NSW: bearing 230°T), and is situated 8.3 km west of Silverdale. The landscape here is a patchwork of verdant pastures and scattered copses of eucalypts, their leaves catching the sunlight in a shimmering dance. A quiet stillness often settles over Brereton, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the call of a kookaburra. The air itself feels clean and cool, especially in the early morning, carrying the subtle perfume of wildflowers and the promise of a clear day.
The story of Brereton is one of hardy folk who settled this rich country, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the steady flow of the river that skirts its southern edge. For generations, grazing sheep and cattle has been the lifeblood of the district, the wool clipping and livestock sales forming the bedrock of its economy. Evidence of this pastoral heritage is etched into the very character of Brereton, from the weathered fences that crisscross the paddocks to the quiet pride of the farmers who tend their land. While the days of large-scale dairy farming have largely passed, the spirit of agricultural endeavour remains, with a growing interest in smaller holdings and niche produce adding a new layer to the district's economic tapestry. The nearby waterways, though not a dramatic feature, offer a placid beauty, reflecting the changing colours of the sky and providing a tranquil counterpoint to the working farms.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Brereton, 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 Brereton, in the Wollondilly Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Brereton includes the postcode (2787), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wollondilly Shire Council), 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 Brereton 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. |