Mount Colah, 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 Mount Colah, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
| Locality | Mount Colah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.66493 |
| Longitude | 151.11552 |
| Population | 6,974 |
| Density | 609.6 /km² |
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Elevation | 164 m |
| Postcode | 2079 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 24 km north-northwest |
Mount Colah is a locality in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,974. The locality covers an area of 11.4 km², giving a population density of about 609.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 164 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km north-northwest of Sydney. Mount Colah is located at 33.6649°S, 151.1155°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2079.
Mount Colah rests on the undulating sandstone ridges that form the spine of the Hornsby plateau. It lies 4.1 km north-north-east of Hornsby, NSW (from Hornsby, NSW: bearing 28°T), and is situated 13.0 km north-east of Castle Hill. The air here carries the scent of eucalypt, a dry, resinous perfume that sharpens with the midday sun. Native bushland, a scrubby tapestry of wattles, banksias, and towering gum trees, spills down the slopes, its greens deepening to a bruised purple in the late afternoon light. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by millennia of rain and wind, its sandstone outcrops hinting at the vast geological forces that shaped this corner of New South Wales. The occasional clearing reveals glimpses of suburban rooftops, a human presence gently imposed upon the wilder contours of the terrain.
The story of Mount Colah is one of gradual settlement, following the pathways carved by explorers and later, by the very railway line that brought its modern shape into being. Once part of a broader agricultural landscape, the area’s economic life has shifted, with many residents now commuting to the wider Sydney metropolis. Yet, the echoes of its past remain; remnants of orchards and smaller farms can still be discerned in the layout of older streets. The nearby national parks, extensions of the very wilderness that defines Mount Colah, offer a constant reminder of the natural heritage that underpins the area, drawing walkers and nature lovers to its shaded trails and scenic lookouts. The quiet hum of everyday life here is punctuated by the calls of native birds and the rustle of leaves, a subtle counterpoint to the distant thrum of the city.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Colah, 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 Mount Colah, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Colah includes the postcode (2079), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby), 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 Mount Colah 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. |