Canada Bay, 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 Canada Bay, in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area.
| Locality | Canada Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Canada Bay Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.86457 |
| Longitude | 151.1158 |
| Population | 1,216 |
| Density | 3800.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 2046 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 9 km west |
Canada Bay is a locality in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,216. The locality covers an area of 0.3 km², giving a population density of about 3800.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km west of Sydney. Canada Bay is located at 33.8646°S, 151.1158°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2046.
Canada Bay unfolds along the shimmering foreshore, a tapestry of gentle slopes meeting the embrace of the expansive harbour. It lies 2.9 km north-north-west of Ashfield, NSW (from Ashfield, NSW: bearing 344°T), and is situated 8.7 km west of Sydney. The air here carries the subtle tang of salt, a constant reminder of the water’s proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, softens into a warm, honeyed glow that washes over the neat rows of houses and the verdant parks. Beneath the wide Australian sky, the landscape is a pleasing blend of urban amenity and natural grace, where manicured gardens give way to the wilder beauty of the waterways, their surfaces often ruffled by a playful breeze. Neighbouring suburbs spill into this coastal embrace, but Canada Bay maintains its own distinct character, a place where the rhythm of daily life flows with a quiet, unhurried cadence.
The history of Canada Bay is deeply entwined with the Indigenous custodians of this land, whose connection to the waterways and the surrounding terrain stretches back millennia. Later, colonial settlement brought new waves of people, drawn by the fertile land and the promise of a fresh start. The local economy, once reliant on agriculture and the bounty of the sea, has since diversified, with many residents now commuting to the city centre, though pockets of artisanal businesses and vibrant local markets still thrive, testament to the enduring spirit of community. Distinctive landmarks dot the shoreline, each with a story to tell, hinting at the layers of human endeavour and natural adaptation that have shaped Canada Bay into the place it is today. The presence of the water, ever-present and influential, continues to define the character and the very soul of this cherished locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Canada Bay, 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 Canada Bay, in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Canada Bay includes the postcode (2046), telephone area code (02), and local government area (City Of Canada Bay 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 Canada Bay 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. |