Heathcote, 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 Heathcote, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Heathcote |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.10093 |
| Longitude | 150.97734 |
| Population | 5,935 |
| Density | 235.6 /km² |
| Area | 25.2 km² |
| Elevation | 194 m |
| Postcode | 2233 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 34 km southwest |
Heathcote is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,935. The locality covers an area of 25.2 km², giving a population density of about 235.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 194 m above sea level. It lies approximately 34 km southwest of Sydney. Heathcote is located at 34.1009°S, 150.9773°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2233. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Heathcote breathes with the quiet energy of the southern fringes, a place where the sandstone escarpment begins its long, slow fall towards the coast. It lies 19.2 km south-west of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 217°T), and is situated 5.6 km south-south-west of Engadine. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after rain and the sharp, clean perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the sprawling national park that forms its western flank. Gully lines, etched deep by time and water, scar the landscape, their shadowed depths a refuge for ferns and the occasional flash of a shy lyrebird. The terrain is a restless mix of gentle slopes and sudden, rocky outcrops, where the sun, especially in the late afternoon, ignites the ochre tones of the soil and casts long, dancing shadows across the native grasses.
The story of Heathcote is one of gradual settlement, a place that grew organically from its agricultural roots. Early land grants were carved from the bush, and while pockets of grazing land still exist, the economic pulse now beats with the rhythm of commuters and local services. The railway line, a vital artery for much of its history, still hums with activity, connecting Heathcote to the wider metropolitan sprawl, yet the distinct character of the place remains. It’s a locality where history whispers from the old timber houses and the enduring presence of the Royal National Park, a significant landmark that shapes the very identity and recreational life of its residents.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Heathcote, 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 Heathcote, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Heathcote includes the postcode (2233), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Heathcote 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. |