Emerton, 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 Emerton, in the Blacktown City Council local government area.
| Locality | Emerton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Blacktown City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.74292 |
| Longitude | 150.80697 |
| Population | 2,234 |
| Density | 2482.2 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 2770 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 40 km west-northwest |
Emerton is a locality in the Blacktown City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,234. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 2482.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 40 km west-northwest of Sydney. Emerton is located at 33.7429°S, 150.8070°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2770.
Emerton sprawls across a gentle, rolling landscape, its character defined by the wide, open skies that arc above and the neatly trimmed lawns that carpet its suburban expanses. It lies 8.5 km west of Quakers Hill, NSW (from Quakers Hill, NSW: bearing 259°T), and is situated 9.6 km west-north-west of Blacktown. The air here carries a subtle, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil after rain and the distant fragrance of gum leaves, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the sunlight softens, casting long, languid shadows across the residential streets. Residential blocks, often defined by low brick fences and mature trees, give way to pockets of bushland, where the native flora whispers in the breeze, a reminder of the wilder country that still holds sway just beyond the manicured edges of Emerton. The terrain itself is forgiving, a series of low rises and shallow valleys that allow for easy movement, a characteristic that has shaped the way life unfolds here, unhurried and accessible.
The story of Emerton is one of post-war expansion, a deliberate shaping of land to accommodate a growing population drawn to the promise of space and a quieter life than the bustling inner suburbs offered. Its local economy, while diversified, retains echoes of its origins, with many residents commuting to larger employment centres, yet a strong sense of local enterprise persists, particularly in the smaller commercial strips that serve as neighbourhood hubs. The development of Emerton is intrinsically linked to the broader growth of the region, its infrastructure evolving to support families seeking a particular kind of suburban dream. While no single grand monument defines Emerton, its quiet character is etched into the everyday rhythm of its streets, the playgrounds filled with the bright calls of children, and the local shops that serve as informal meeting places, fostering a subtle but enduring sense of community across its residential tapestry.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Emerton, 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 Emerton, in the Blacktown City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Emerton includes the postcode (2770), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Blacktown 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 Emerton 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. |