Clontarf, 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 Clontarf, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
| Locality | Clontarf |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Beaches Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.80795 |
| Longitude | 151.25404 |
| Population | 1,687 |
| Density | 1961.6 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 2093 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 8 km north-northeast |
Clontarf is a locality in the Northern Beaches Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,687. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 1961.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km north-northeast of Sydney. Clontarf is located at 33.8079°S, 151.2540°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2093.
Clontarf unfolds as a verdant embrace along the northern curve of Sydney Harbour, a place where the scent of salt mingles with the perfume of flowering jacarandas in spring. It lies 2.5 km north-north-east of Mosman, NSW (from Mosman, NSW: bearing 26°T), and is situated 7.8 km north-north-east of Sydney. The land here rolls gently, a tapestry of manicured lawns and pockets of native bushland, sloping down towards the shimmering, inky blue of the harbour. Sunlight, diffused through the broad leaves of fig trees, casts shifting mosaics on quiet streets, and the air hums with the distant murmur of boat engines and the calls of seabirds. The character of Clontarf is one of understated elegance, a settled, almost contemplative atmosphere that belies its proximity to the city's bustling heart.
This stretch of foreshore carries echoes of a past intertwined with the very waters that define it. Long before European settlement, Indigenous peoples navigated these shores, their connection to the land a deep and ancient one. Later, the area developed as a haven for those seeking respite from the growing city, its fertile soil lending itself to market gardens that once fed the neighbouring suburbs. Today, Clontarf’s economy is largely sustained by its desirable residential character and the appeal of its waterfront lifestyle, drawing visitors and residents alike to its sheltered bays and coastal walks. A particular charm lies in the way the modern homes seem to coexist with the enduring natural beauty, a constant reminder of the enduring allure of this harbourside enclave.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clontarf, 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 Clontarf, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Clontarf includes the postcode (2093), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Northern Beaches 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 Clontarf 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. |