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| Locality | Cheltenham |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.75685 |
| Longitude | 151.07753 |
| Population | 2,166 |
| Density | 1252.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 124 m |
| Postcode | 2119 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 17 km northwest |
Cheltenham is a locality in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,166. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 1252.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 124 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km northwest of Sydney. Cheltenham is located at 33.7569°S, 151.0775°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2119.
Cheltenham breathes a quiet, suburban air, its streets lined with mature trees that cast dappled shade onto neat lawns and modest homes. It lies 1.9 km north of Epping, NSW (from Epping, NSW: bearing 7°T), and is situated 7.8 km east-south-east of Castle Hill. The land here gently slopes, a subtle rise that hints at the broader contours of the Hornsby plateau, and the air often carries the scent of damp earth and flowering shrubs after a rain shower. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, golden quality, illuminating the vibrant greens of manicured gardens and the muted colours of brickwork. Neighbouring reserves offer pockets of bushland, where the calls of unseen birds echo through the dense foliage, a reminder of the wilder country that lies just beyond the tidy fences.
The history of Cheltenham is interwoven with the expansion of Sydney, evolving from a more rural past into the residential hub it is today. Early development was spurred by the railway, connecting this formerly pastoral land to the growing city centre, and the local economy has since shifted to service-based industries and commuter lifestyles. While not a centre for heavy industry, Cheltenham's character is defined by its family-friendly atmosphere and the conveniences it offers to those who work in the wider metropolitan area. Its distinctive charm lies in this blend of accessible urban living and the lingering echoes of a quieter, less populated past, a place where the pace of life feels measured and grounded.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Cheltenham, New South Wales. 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 Cheltenham, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Cheltenham includes the postcode (2119), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby), 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 Cheltenham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |