Kurrajong Heights, 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 Kurrajong Heights, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
| Locality | Kurrajong Heights |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hawkesbury City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.51934 |
| Longitude | 150.60652 |
| Population | 1,327 |
| Density | 63.9 /km² |
| Area | 20.8 km² |
| Elevation | 516 m |
| Postcode | 2758 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 68 km northwest |
Kurrajong Heights is a locality in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,327. The locality covers an area of 20.8 km², giving a population density of about 63.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 516 m above sea level. It lies approximately 68 km northwest of Sydney. Kurrajong Heights is located at 33.5193°S, 150.6065°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2758. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kurrajong Heights presents a landscape of rolling hills that gently descend towards the vast, shimmering expanse of the Hawkesbury River valley. It lies 31.2 km north-north-west of Glenmore Park, NSW (from Glenmore Park, NSW: bearing 347°T), and is situated 11.5 km west-north-west of North Richmond. Here, the air itself feels cleansed, carrying the faint, sweet perfume of eucalyptus and the richer, earthier scent of damp soil after a summer shower. The colour palette shifts with the seasons, from the vibrant emerald of spring growth to the ochre and russet hues of late autumn, where the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting long, ethereal shadows across the scattered farms and bushland. The very character of Kurrajong Heights is etched into its undulating terrain, where pockets of dense forest give way to cleared pastures, and the distant call of a kookaburra punctuates the quietude.
The history of Kurrajong Heights is intertwined with the agricultural endeavours that have long defined this region, a legacy visible in the weathered fences and the enduring presence of orchards that still dot the landscape, even as the local economy diversifies. This land, once cleared by early settlers seeking fertile ground and access to the river for transport, has a deep connection to the earth, a connection that fostered a tradition of hardy farming and grazing. Today, while still a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates much of life, Kurrajong Heights also draws visitors who appreciate its natural beauty and the quiet charm of its rural setting, a subtle shift that adds a layer of gentle tourism to its established character, a quiet acknowledgement of the enduring appeal of this particular corner of the Hawkesbury.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kurrajong Heights, 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 Kurrajong Heights, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kurrajong Heights includes the postcode (2758), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Hawkesbury City 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 Kurrajong Heights 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. |