Lilli Pilli, Sutherland Shire Council, New South Wales
Lilli Pilli, 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 Lilli Pilli, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Lilli Pilli |
| 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 | -34.06898 |
| Longitude | 151.11404 |
| Population | 1,358 |
| Density | 911.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 52 m |
| Postcode | 2229 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 24 km south-southwest |
Lilli Pilli is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,358. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 911.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 52 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km south-southwest of Sydney. Lilli Pilli is located at 34.0690°S, 151.1140°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2229.
Lilli Pilli unfurls along the southern shores of the Georges River, a verdant expanse where the salty tang of the Pacific air mingles with the earthy scent of damp soil. It lies 11.9 km south of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 175°T), and is situated 13.0 km south of Bexley. Here, the land slopes gently towards the water, cloaked in a dense tapestry of native bushland, its ancient eucalypts reaching skyward, their rough bark a canvas for the shifting light. The waterways, a network of sheltered coves and winding inlets, cradle the shoreline, their surfaces mirroring the bruised purples and soft greys of an approaching twilight. The character of Lilli Pilli is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its rhythms dictating the pace of life for those who call it home.
The history of Lilli Pilli is intrinsically tied to the Georges River, a vital artery for early settlers and a source of sustenance. For generations, the area was a place of abundant resources, its Indigenous custodians long understanding the land's bounty. Later, the fertile soil and proximity to Sydney Harbour fostered a modest agricultural economy, with orchards and small farms dotting the landscape. While larger industries have since shifted elsewhere, the legacy of this connection to the land and water endures. Today, Lilli Pilli’s economy leans towards a more residential and service-based model, yet the whisper of its past remains, carried on the river breeze and reflected in the enduring beauty of its natural setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lilli Pilli, 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 Lilli Pilli, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lilli Pilli includes the postcode (2229), 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 Lilli Pilli 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. |