Chifley, 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 Chifley, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
| Locality | Chifley |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Randwick City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.97037 |
| Longitude | 151.23824 |
| Population | 3,205 |
| Density | 3023.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 2036 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 12 km south-southeast |
Chifley is a locality in the Randwick City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,205. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km², giving a population density of about 3023.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km south-southeast of Sydney. Chifley is located at 33.9704°S, 151.2382°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2036.
Chifley lies on a gentle rise, the land here sweeping in broad, soft curves towards the distant shimmer of the ocean. It lies 2.8 km south of Maroubra, NSW (from Maroubra, NSW: bearing 191°T), and is situated 11.7 km south-south-east of Sydney. The air, even inland, carries a faint tang of salt, a whisper of the coast that shapes the very character of this place. Colourful bougainvillea spills over low brick fences, a riot of fuchsia and crimson against the weathered timber of older homes, while newer dwellings boast clean lines and sun-bleached terracotta roofs. The streets are canopied by mature jacarandas and figs, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, bathing the quiet avenues in a honeyed glow that seems to linger. The terrain is forgiving, a gentle undulation that makes walking easy, and the scattered pockets of bushland, with their native wattles and banksias, offer a subtle, verdant counterpoint to the built environment.
The story of Chifley is intertwined with the broader narrative of Sydney's expansion, a suburb that grew from the agricultural lands that once dominated this stretch of coast. Its early development was shaped by the needs of a burgeoning population seeking respite and opportunity close to the burgeoning metropolis, and the local economy, while now largely residential, still retains echoes of that past in its name and the occasional remnant of an orchard or market garden. The presence of prominent educational institutions nearby has fostered a youthful dynamism, drawing students and academics who contribute to the suburb's thoughtful, engaged atmosphere. Chifley is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather woven into the present, evident in the sturdy Federation homes standing alongside contemporary architecture, a testament to its evolving identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chifley, 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 Chifley, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Chifley includes the postcode (2036), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Randwick City 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 Chifley 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. |