Burraneer, 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 Burraneer, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Burraneer |
| 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 | -34.0638 |
| Longitude | 151.13888 |
| Population | 3,495 |
| Density | 1354.7 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2230 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 23 km south-southwest |
Burraneer is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,495. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 1354.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 23 km south-southwest of Sydney. Burraneer is located at 34.0638°S, 151.1389°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2230.
Burraneer unfolds as a verdant peninsula, a tongue of land reaching into the sapphire embrace of the Port Hacking. It lies 11.7 km south-south-east of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 163°T), and is situated 12.5 km south of Bexley. Its character is defined by the gentle undulation of its terrain, a subtle rise and fall that offers glimpses of shimmering water through avenues of mature gum trees and manicured lawns. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a buttery quality that softens the edges of houses and gardens alike. This is a place where the suburban dream has found a serene foothold, an enclave of quiet prosperity where the natural world still holds sway, its presence felt in the calls of unseen kookaburras and the rustle of leaves underfoot.
The history of Burraneer is inextricably linked to the broader story of the Sutherland Shire's development, a narrative of gradual settlement and the harnessing of its coastal advantages. While not a hub of heavy industry, its local economy has long been shaped by its proximity to waterways, fostering a lifestyle that leans towards leisure and the appreciation of its natural setting. The waters of Port Hacking have always been central, drawing fishermen, yachtsmen, and families seeking respite by the shore. The establishment of residential areas, particularly after World War II, transformed Burraneer into the tranquil, affluent suburb it is today, a place where life moves with a measured, coastal cadence, punctuated by the ebb and flow of tides and the rhythm of weekend pursuits.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burraneer, 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 Burraneer, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Burraneer includes the postcode (2230), 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 Burraneer 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. |