Cattai, 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 Cattai, in The Hills Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Cattai |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Hills Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.54221 |
| Longitude | 150.91124 |
| Population | 822 |
| Density | 35.9 /km² |
| Area | 22.9 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 2756 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 46 km northwest |
Cattai is a locality in The Hills Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 822. The locality covers an area of 22.9 km², giving a population density of about 35.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 46 km northwest of Sydney. Cattai is located at 33.5422°S, 150.9112°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2756. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cattai unfolds with a quiet grace, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of water and wind. It lies 19.1 km north-north-west of Kellyville, NSW (from Kellyville, NSW: bearing 347°T), and is situated 15.0 km north-east of Bligh Park. Here, the land rises and falls in a gentle, rolling fashion, its contours softened by a thick blanket of green that speaks of fertile soil and generous rainfall. Gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel over paddocks where cattle graze, their slow chewing a rhythmic counterpoint to the chirping of unseen birds. The air itself feels soft, carrying the scent of damp earth after rain and the sweet perfume of flowering wattles, a subtle fragrance that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the horizon, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose.
The history of Cattai is written in its enduring connection to the land, a story of sustenance and resilience that began long before European settlement. This was a place where the Hawkesbury River, a vital artery of life, shaped destinies and provided for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich alluvial plains, established farms and homesteads, their efforts laying the foundation for the agricultural heart that still beats within Cattai. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from this heritage, with grazing and horticulture remaining significant, though the modern landscape also sees the quiet hum of small businesses and the occasional traveller drawn to the area's peaceful charm. The echoes of a simpler time are palpable, a gentle reminder of the enduring spirit of this corner of the Hills Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cattai, 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 Cattai, in The Hills Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cattai includes the postcode (2756), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Hills 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 Cattai 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. |