Linley 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 Linley Point, in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area.
| Locality | Linley Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lane Cove Municipal Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.82689 |
| Longitude | 151.1494 |
| Population | 349 |
| Density | 1836.8 /km² |
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Elevation | 35 m |
| Postcode | 2066 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 7 km northwest |
Linley Point is a locality in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 349. The locality covers an area of 0.2 km², giving a population density of about 1836.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 35 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km northwest of Sydney. Linley Point is located at 33.8269°S, 151.1494°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2066.
Linley Point unfolds as a verdant peninsula, its contours softened by the embrace of the Lane Cove River and the broader expanse of Sydney Harbour. It lies 3.8 km south-east of Ryde, NSW (from Ryde, NSW: bearing 124°T), and is situated 7.2 km north-west of Sydney. The land here, a tapestry of native bushland and manicured gardens, slopes gently towards the water, its character defined by the dappled sunlight filtering through the gum trees and the almost perpetual whisper of the sea breeze. The air carries the distinct tang of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of its maritime proximity, while the occasional flash of iridescent lorikeet wings or the distant cry of a seabird punctuate the quietude. Homes, often with wide verandas and deep eaves, appear to merge with the landscape, their colours echoing the greens and greys of the surrounding foliage.
The history of Linley Point is deeply intertwined with the early settlement of Sydney, its strategic position along the river having been recognised long before its modern residential development. For generations, the foreshore, now a popular spot for quiet contemplation and the occasional picnicker, was a working waterfront. Fishing boats once plied these waters, their catches supplying the burgeoning city, and the echoes of that bygone era can still be felt in the weathered timber of older jetties and the enduring appeal of the harbour’s natural bounty. Today, Linley Point thrives as a desirable residential enclave, its economy sustained by the proximity to urban centres and the very lifestyle it offers – a peaceful retreat that nonetheless remains connected to the vibrant pulse of the greater Sydney region, a place where the rhythm of life is measured by the turning of the tide and the changing colours of the sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Linley 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 Linley Point, in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Linley Point includes the postcode (2066), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lane Cove Municipal 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 Linley 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. |