Edgecliff, 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 Edgecliff, in the Woollahra Municipal Council local government area.
| Locality | Edgecliff |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Woollahra Municipal Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.87968 |
| Longitude | 151.23798 |
| Population | 2,670 |
| Density | 8612.9 /km² |
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Elevation | 44 m |
| Postcode | 2027 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 3 km east-southeast |
Edgecliff is a locality in the Woollahra Municipal Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,670. The locality covers an area of 0.3 km², giving a population density of about 8612.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 44 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km east-southeast of Sydney. Edgecliff is located at 33.8797°S, 151.2380°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2027.
Edgecliff unfolds with a distinct character, its topography a series of undulating streets that cascade towards the shimmering embrace of Sydney Harbour. It lies 2.9 km east-south-east of Sydney, NSW (from Sydney, NSW: bearing 117°T), and is situated 7.3 km north of Maroubra. The air here carries the faint, clean tang of saltwater, a constant reminder of its proximity to the vast blue expanse, even when viewed from its elevated vantage points. Magnificent fig trees, their roots gripping the sandstone with ancient tenacity, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and the elegant facades of homes that speak of a settled prosperity. The dominant hue is a verdant green, a lushness that thrives in the temperate climate, punctuated by the vibrant bursts of bougainvillea and the stoic grey of weathered stone. There's a quiet hum to Edgecliff, a sense of graceful movement as residents navigate their day, the occasional distant chime of a ferry a melodic punctuation mark.
The history of Edgecliff is deeply entwined with the development of Sydney itself, its land originally part of vast pastoral estates before being subdivided and shaped by ambitious developers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This legacy is visible in the grand Victorian and Edwardian homes that still grace many of its avenues, their ornate details a testament to a bygone era of architectural flourish. The local economy, once more directly tied to its harbour access and the burgeoning city, has evolved into one of commerce, professional services, and the enduring value of its prime real estate. Edgecliff is now a favoured address, drawing those who appreciate its refined atmosphere, its proximity to the city's cultural heart, and the breathtaking vistas that reveal themselves from its higher reaches, a constant, silent reminder of the harbour's magnetic pull.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Edgecliff, 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 Edgecliff, in the Woollahra Municipal Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Edgecliff includes the postcode (2027), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Woollahra Municipal 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 Edgecliff 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. |