Homebush West, 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 Homebush West, in the Strathfield Municipal Council local government area.
| Locality | Homebush West |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Strathfield Municipal Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.86276 |
| Longitude | 151.06801 |
| Population | 8,521 |
| Density | 5259.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 2140 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 13 km west |
Homebush West is a locality in the Strathfield Municipal Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,521. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 5259.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km west of Sydney. Homebush West is located at 33.8628°S, 151.0680°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2140.
Homebush West rises from the gentle, alluvial plains that characterise the inner western reaches of Sydney. It lies 2.2 km north-north-west of Strathfield, NSW (from Strathfield, NSW: bearing 328°T), and is situated 13.1 km west of Sydney. The streets here are a mosaic of established trees, their canopies forming leafy tunnels that filter the bright Australian sunlight, casting dappled patterns on the pavements and the occasional red-brick federation home. A subtle, almost imperceptible hum of everyday life emanates from the local shops and parks, a soundscape woven with the distant rumble of trains and the chirping of unseen birds. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a reminder of the fertile ground beneath.
The history of Homebush West is deeply intertwined with the development of Sydney's western corridor, its origins rooted in the agricultural estates and pastoral leases that once dominated this land. Early settlers recognised the rich soil, ideal for cultivation, and the area gradually transformed from rural holdings into a residential suburb. The establishment of key transport links, particularly the railway, was instrumental in its growth, facilitating the movement of goods and people and fostering a burgeoning local economy that, while now largely residential, still retains echoes of its commercial past. Today, Homebush West is a neighbourhood that balances its heritage with modern living, a place where older homes stand alongside newer developments, and the sense of community is palpable, fostered by local businesses and accessible green spaces that invite neighbours to connect.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Homebush West, 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 Homebush West, in the Strathfield Municipal Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Homebush West includes the postcode (2140), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Strathfield Municipal 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 Homebush West 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. |