Cumberland Reach, 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 Cumberland Reach, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
| Locality | Cumberland Reach |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hawkesbury City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.4629 |
| Longitude | 150.89569 |
| Population | 181 |
| Density | 52.3 /km² |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Elevation | 85 m |
| Postcode | 2756 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 54 km north-northwest |
Cumberland Reach is a locality in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 181. The locality covers an area of 3.5 km², giving a population density of about 52.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 85 m above sea level. It lies approximately 54 km north-northwest of Sydney. Cumberland Reach is located at 33.4629°S, 150.8957°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2756. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cumberland Reach breathes with the slow, steady pulse of the Hawkesbury River as it widens and deepens, a broad, dark ribbon unfurling between low, rounded hills. It lies 28.1 km north-north-west of Kellyville, NSW (from Kellyville, NSW: bearing 348°T), and is situated 14.1 km north-west of Glenorie. The land here is a patchwork of verdant pastures, interspersed with stands of ancient eucalypts whose silvered bark catches the afternoon sun in a hazy shimmer. Along the riverbanks, willows weep their long, green tresses towards the water's surface, and the air hums with the drowsy drone of cicadas, a sound that seems to emanate from the very heat of the day. The character of Cumberland Reach is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the river is both a lifeline and a constant, murmuring presence.
This stretch of the Hawkesbury carries the weight of generations who have worked its fertile soil and navigated its currents. Historically, it was a vital artery for agriculture, with farms producing crops that fed Sydney's growing population, and remnants of old stone walls still whisper of those early endeavours. Today, while some farming persists, the local economy has diversified, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty drawing visitors who seek a respite from city life, exploring the river by boat or simply soaking in the serene atmosphere. The colour of the water itself changes with the light, from the muddy brown of a recent rain to a deep, almost indigo hue under a clear sky, reflecting the vastness of the Australian heavens above Cumberland Reach.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cumberland Reach, 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 Cumberland Reach, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cumberland Reach includes the postcode (2756), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Hawkesbury City 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 Cumberland Reach 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. |