Maianbar, 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 Maianbar, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Maianbar |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.0787 |
| Longitude | 151.12885 |
| Population | 495 |
| Density | 750.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 52 m |
| Postcode | 2230 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 24 km south-southwest |
Maianbar 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 495. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 750.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 52 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km south-southwest of Sydney. Maianbar is located at 34.0787°S, 151.1288°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2230. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Maianbar unfolds as a quiet haven where the dense green bushland spills down to meet the shimmering waters of a vast, sheltered harbour. It lies 13.1 km south of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 169°T), and is situated 14.1 km south of Bexley. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the nearby ocean and the ancient, fern-filled gullies that cradle the settlement. Houses, often simple and weathered, are scattered amongst the trees, their verandahs catching the dappled sunlight that filters through the canopy. The dominant character of Maianbar is one of gentle seclusion, a place where the hurried pulse of the wider world seems to recede, replaced by the languid rhythm of the tides and the calls of unseen kookaburras.
The history of Maianbar is intrinsically linked to the development of the surrounding waterways, which served as vital arteries for early settlers and fishermen. While not a place of heavy industry, its local economy once drew sustenance from the bounty of the harbour, with small-scale fishing operations a common sight. Today, tourism plays a more significant role, attracting visitors seeking the peaceful charm and natural beauty that defines the locality. The land itself, a rich tapestry of sandstone outcrops and pockets of rainforest, hints at a deeper past, a quiet testament to the enduring power of nature and the subtle imprint of human habitation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maianbar, 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 Maianbar, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Maianbar includes the postcode (2230), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire 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 Maianbar 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. |