Erskineville, 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 Erskineville, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
| Locality | Erskineville |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Council Of The City Of Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.90238 |
| Longitude | 151.18663 |
| Population | 7,856 |
| Density | 9580.5 /km² |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 2043 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 4 km south-southwest |
Erskineville is a locality in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,856. The locality covers an area of 0.8 km², giving a population density of about 9580.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km south-southwest of Sydney. Erskineville is located at 33.9024°S, 151.1866°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2043.
Erskineville rises from the gently undulating terrain, a neighbourhood coloured by the warm ochre of brick terraces and the vibrant green of small, well-tended gardens. It lies 3.2 km east-north-east of Marrickville, NSW (from Marrickville, NSW: bearing 70°T), and is situated 4.4 km south-south-west of Sydney. It’s a place where the air often carries the distant hum of the city, yet within its streets, a quieter cadence prevails, marked by the clatter of coffee cups and the murmur of conversations spilling from corner cafes. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, softened shadows that pool in the laneways, lending a painterly quality to the weathered facades and the iron lacework of balconies. The land itself, once flatter and more open, now bears the imprint of human habitation, a mosaic of rooftops and trees that speak of decades of growth and adaptation.
This land was once part of the traditional Country of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, a connection that whispers through the very soil. Later, as European settlement took hold, Erskineville became a hub for industry and working-class families, its streets echoing with the clang of foundries and the rhythm of factories. The local economy, once dominated by manufacturing, has since transformed, with vibrant hospitality and retail sectors now defining its character. Distinctive pubs, some bearing the marks of generations of patrons, stand as anchors, offering a sense of continuity. It is a place where history is not confined to museums but is lived in the architecture, the street names, and the enduring spirit of its residents, a spirit that continues to shape Erskineville’s unique identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Erskineville, 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 Erskineville, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
Detailed location data for Erskineville includes the postcode (2043), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Council Of The City Of Sydney), 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 Erskineville 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. |