Hornsby, 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 Hornsby, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
| Locality | Hornsby |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.69734 |
| Longitude | 151.09496 |
| Population | 22,462 |
| Density | 2651.9 /km² |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Elevation | 186 m |
| Postcode | 2077 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 22 km north-northwest |
Hornsby is a locality in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 22,462. The locality covers an area of 8.5 km², giving a population density of about 2651.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 186 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km north-northwest of Sydney. Hornsby is located at 33.6973°S, 151.0950°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2077.
Hornsby unfolds across a landscape of undulating sandstone ridges, where the deep green of eucalypt forests spills down towards the dappled, sunlit floor. It lies 8.7 km north-north-east of Epping, NSW (from Epping, NSW: bearing 12°T), and is situated 9.6 km east-north-east of Castle Hill. The air here carries a particular freshness, a blend of damp earth and the resinous scent of native trees, especially potent after a rain shower. Creaking branches whisper secrets to the wind, and the occasional flash of a crimson rosella or the sharp cry of a kookaburra punctuates the quietude. The terrain, carved by ancient watercourses, presents a varied face, from sheltered valleys where sunlight pools like liquid gold to open escarpments offering sweeping views of the neighbouring bushland. This is a place where the natural world feels close, a constant presence in the rhythm of daily life.
The history of Hornsby is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that once sustained a burgeoning agricultural economy, particularly dairying and fruit orchards, flourishing under the mild climate. Early European settlers were drawn to the rich soil, and the railway line, a vital artery, brought prosperity and connection, shaping the growth of the centre. While the landscape still bears the gentle imprint of past cultivation, the economic pulse of Hornsby has shifted, now resonating with a more diverse commercial and residential character. The nearby national parks, a testament to the enduring wildness of the region, draw visitors seeking solace and adventure, their trails winding through fern-filled gullies and past dramatic sandstone formations, hinting at a deeper, older story held within the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hornsby, 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 Hornsby, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Hornsby includes the postcode (2077), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby), 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 Hornsby 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. |