Mortlake, 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 Mortlake, in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area.
| Locality | Mortlake |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Canada Bay Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.84051 |
| Longitude | 151.10606 |
| Population | 1,021 |
| Density | 4254.2 /km² |
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 2137 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 10 km west-northwest |
Mortlake is a locality in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,021. The locality covers an area of 0.2 km², giving a population density of about 4254.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km west-northwest of Sydney. Mortlake is located at 33.8405°S, 151.1061°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2137.
Mortlake breathes with the gentle incline of its land towards the shimmering expanse of the Parramatta River. It lies 3.7 km south-south-west of Ryde, NSW (from Ryde, NSW: bearing 193°T), and is situated 10.1 km west-north-west of Sydney. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, salty tang, a whisper from the harbour that subtly softens the edges of the suburban sprawl. Beneath a sky that often shifts from crystalline blue to bruised lavender, houses with their neat gardens and weathered fences create a mosaic of domesticity, punctuated by the rustle of introduced palms and the occasional flash of a crimson rosella. The broad, tree-lined streets, where sunlight filters through a canopy of jacarandas and figs, invite a slower pace, a quiet observation of the neighbourhood’s unfolding day, from the morning rush of commuters to the evening stillness where streetlights begin to cast long, dancing shadows.
This stretch of land, once traversed by Indigenous peoples, later felt the imprint of European settlement, transforming from bushland to farmland and eventually into the residential fabric of today. The historical presence of the Mortlake Ferry, a vital link for decades, speaks to a past where the river was the main thoroughfare, shaping the lives and livelihoods of its early inhabitants. While the wharves and associated industries have long since faded, the echoes remain in the very layout of some streets and the names of places. Today, the local economy is primarily driven by the service sector and the daily commute of its residents to neighbouring business districts, though pockets of small businesses still cater to the immediate community, offering a tangible connection to a more localised way of life. The distinctive character of Mortlake, a blend of its watery proximity and suburban serenity, creates a unique sense of place, a quiet corner of the city that retains a subtle charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mortlake, 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 Mortlake, in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mortlake includes the postcode (2137), telephone area code (02), and local government area (City Of Canada Bay 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 Mortlake 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. |