Lakemba, 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 Lakemba, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
| Locality | Lakemba |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Canterbury-Bankstown Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.91825 |
| Longitude | 151.0756 |
| Population | 16,921 |
| Density | 7761.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 2195 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 14 km west-southwest |
Lakemba is a locality in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 16,921. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 7761.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km west-southwest of Sydney. Lakemba is located at 33.9183°S, 151.0756°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2195.
Lakemba lies on the gentle slopes that lead away from the Cooks River, a place where the urban hum of Sydney begins to soften into a more grounded cadence. It lies 2.5 km east-north-east of Punchbowl, NSW (from Punchbowl, NSW: bearing 61°T), and is situated 13.6 km west-south-west of Sydney. The landscape here is a mosaic of established suburbs, where mature trees cast dappled shade over footpaths and the air carries the scent of blooming jasmine and freshly cut grass, particularly potent after a summer shower. Terraced homes and older brick bungalows, their gardens often a riot of colour, speak of generations who have put down roots, their lives unfolding against a backdrop of wide, quiet streets and the distant murmur of traffic. This is a neighbourhood that feels lived-in, a place where the details of everyday existence are etched into the very character of the streets.
The history of Lakemba is deeply intertwined with the development of this part of Sydney, evolving from rural holdings into a vibrant, multicultural centre. Early settlers cleared land for orchards and small farms, their endeavours gradually giving way to the steady expansion of residential areas. Today, the local economy is a rich tapestry reflecting the diverse population, with a strong presence of small businesses, bustling shopping strips along Punchbowl Road and Lakemba Street, and community hubs that serve as the lifeblood of the locality. The area is renowned for its significant Muslim population, whose cultural traditions and vibrant community life are a defining characteristic, particularly evident during festivals and in the local culinary scene, which offers a delightful array of international flavours, from fragrant curries to sweet, sticky pastries.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lakemba, 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 Lakemba, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lakemba includes the postcode (2195), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Canterbury-Bankstown 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 Lakemba 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. |