Glenbrook, 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 Glenbrook, in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area.
| Locality | Glenbrook |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Blue Mountains City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.7659 |
| Longitude | 150.6273 |
| Population | 4,913 |
| Density | 673.0 /km² |
| Area | 7.3 km² |
| Elevation | 187 m |
| Postcode | 2773 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 55 km west-northwest |
Glenbrook is a locality in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,913. The locality covers an area of 7.3 km², giving a population density of about 673.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 187 m above sea level. It lies approximately 55 km west-northwest of Sydney. Glenbrook is located at 33.7659°S, 150.6273°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2773.
Glenbrook rests at the gateway to the Blue Mountains, a place where the air carries a distinct, cool scent of eucalypt and damp earth, even on the warmest days. It lies 5.9 km west-north-west of Glenmore Park, NSW (from Glenmore Park, NSW: bearing 300°T), and is situated 10.1 km south-west of Cranebrook. The landscape here is a gentle introduction to the grandeur that lies beyond; rolling hills are cloaked in a dense, emerald forest of scribbly gums and towering blue-leaved stringybarks, their branches reaching towards a sky that often shifts from a pale, washed-out blue to a vibrant, almost startling azure. Creeks, fed by the frequent mountain rain, carve their way through the terrain, their water a clear, cool ribbon glinting over moss-covered stones, creating a constant, soothing murmur that underpins the quiet hum of the village. The character of Glenbrook is one of unpretentious charm, a place where neighbours still nod hello on the street and the pace of life feels dictated more by the sun and the seasons than by the clock.
Historically, Glenbrook's development was intrinsically linked to the railway, the very lifeline that allowed travellers to venture further into the rugged beauty of the mountains. Its early days saw it function as a crucial stop and a base for exploration, a place where supplies were gathered and resting points were established. While it doesn't boast grand industrial heritage like some neighbouring mountain towns, its local economy has long been shaped by its position as a popular entry point for visitors drawn to the vast national parklands that embrace it. This tourism, coupled with a steady stream of residents drawn to the unique mountain lifestyle and the relative proximity to Sydney, defines the character of Glenbrook. The distinctive quality of the light, particularly as dusk settles, paints the surrounding bushland in hues of deep purple and burnished gold, a silent, daily spectacle that enriches the lives of those who call Glenbrook home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenbrook, 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 Glenbrook, in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenbrook includes the postcode (2773), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Blue Mountains 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 Glenbrook 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. |