Five Dock, 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 Five Dock, in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area.
| Locality | Five Dock |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Canada Bay Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.86636 |
| Longitude | 151.12809 |
| Population | 9,218 |
| Density | 3777.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 2046 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 8 km west |
Five Dock is a locality in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,218. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 3777.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km west of Sydney. Five Dock is located at 33.8664°S, 151.1281°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2046.
Five Dock breathes with a quiet grace, its landscape a gentle slope towards the shimmering waters of the inner western harbour. It lies 2.6 km north of Ashfield, NSW (from Ashfield, NSW: bearing 7°T), and is situated 7.6 km west of Sydney. The air here, especially on a late afternoon, carries a subtle salinity, a whisper from the sea that filters through the established streets lined with mature trees. These leafy avenues, often canopied by jacarandas in bloom or the sturdy branches of figs, lead to pockets of parkland that spill towards the foreshore, offering glimpses of the moored yachts and the distant city skyline. The terrain itself is a study in subtle undulation, rising gently from the water's edge to create a pleasing, unhurried visual rhythm as one moves through its residential heart.
The history of Five Dock is intrinsically linked to the fertile land that once dominated its contours, an area recognised for its orchards and market gardens long before urban development took hold. Early settlers found the rich soil conducive to cultivation, and for a time, the local economy was defined by the fruits of the earth, a far cry from the bustling, diverse neighbourhood it is today. The transformation has been gradual, marked by the subdivision of larger estates and the construction of homes that now speak of generations who have put down roots. While no single grand monument defines Five Dock, its character is etched in the enduring presence of its older homes, the vibrant multiculturalism that now thrives, and the enduring appeal of its waterfront parks, which remain a cherished focal point for its residents and a quiet destination for travellers seeking a glimpse of Sydney's more settled, residential charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Five Dock, 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 Five Dock, in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Five Dock includes the postcode (2046), telephone area code (02), and local government area (City Of Canada Bay 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 Five Dock 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. |