Enfield, 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 Enfield, in the Burwood Council local government area.
| Locality | Enfield |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Burwood Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.88996 |
| Longitude | 151.09608 |
| Population | 2,833 |
| Density | 3828.4 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 2136 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 11 km west-southwest |
Enfield is a locality in the Burwood Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,833. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 3828.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km west-southwest of Sydney. Enfield is located at 33.8900°S, 151.0961°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2136.
Enfield rests upon a gentle rise, its character shaped by the quiet sprawl of suburban homes and the persistent green of manicured parks. It lies 1.9 km south-east of Strathfield, NSW (from Strathfield, NSW: bearing 130°T), and is situated 10.8 km west-south-west of Sydney. The air here carries a subtle, earthy fragrance, a blend of damp soil after a morning shower and the sweet, almost cloying perfume of blooming jacarandas in spring. Streetlights, when they ignite at dusk, cast a warm, hazy glow that softens the edges of brick fences and softens the sharp angles of rooftops, lending a peaceful, almost dreaming quality to the neighbourhood as day yields to night. The terrain, while not dramatic, offers a pleasant undulation, allowing for glimpses of sky between established trees and a sense of spaciousness that belies its urban context.
The story of Enfield is one of gradual transformation, from its early days as a rural outpost serving the burgeoning needs of a growing Sydney. Originally part of the traditional lands of Indigenous peoples, the area's colonial history saw it evolve through small farms and orchards, the fertile soil yielding its bounty to feed the nearby metropolis. The local economy, once tied to the land, has long since shifted to the services and retail that sustain its residential population, with pockets of light industry still humming quietly on the periphery. The distinctive character of Enfield lies in its enduring residential appeal, a place where families have put down roots, fostering a sense of enduring community that feels both grounded and quietly content.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Enfield, 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 Enfield, in the Burwood Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Enfield includes the postcode (2136), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Burwood 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 Enfield 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. |