Kangaroo Point, 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 Kangaroo Point, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Kangaroo Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.00124 |
| Longitude | 151.0967 |
| Population | 553 |
| Density | 658.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 2224 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 18 km southwest |
Kangaroo Point is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 553. The locality covers an area of 0.8 km², giving a population density of about 658.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km southwest of Sydney. Kangaroo Point is located at 34.0012°S, 151.0967°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2224.
Kangaroo Point unfurls along the western edge of a broad, sheltered bay, its contours shaped by a gentle slope that tumbles towards the water. It lies 4.3 km south of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 187°T), and is situated 10.6 km south-south-east of Bankstown. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of salt and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the expansive waterway that defines its western flank. Low, scrubby vegetation, resilient to the coastal winds, clings to the sandy soil, punctuated by resilient wattles and hardy coastal banksias whose tough leaves rustle in the breeze. Evenings often paint the sky with hues of apricot and lavender, reflecting softly on the glassy surface of the bay, a quiet spectacle that softens the edges of the neighbouring suburban sprawl.
Historically, Kangaroo Point's development was closely tied to the maritime activities of the larger harbour it faces. Early settlers were drawn to the protective anchorage, and though no major industries took root directly on its shores, the locality thrived as a residential haven for those working in the burgeoning port and its associated trades. The local economy today is a blend of small businesses catering to the immediate neighbourhood – bakeries emitting the warm, yeasty aroma of fresh bread, hardware stores with their organised clutter of tools, and a scattering of cafes where the hum of conversation mingles with the clinking of ceramic cups. Children’s laughter often echoes from the small parklands that dot the landscape, a testament to its enduring appeal as a place for families to put down roots.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kangaroo Point, 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 Kangaroo Point, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kangaroo Point includes the postcode (2224), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire 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 Kangaroo Point 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. |