Nelson, The Hills Shire Council, New South Wales
Nelson, 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 Nelson, in The Hills Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Nelson |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Hills Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.64455 |
| Longitude | 150.92376 |
| Population | 439 |
| Density | 88.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Elevation | 59 m |
| Postcode | 2765 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 36 km northwest |
Nelson is a locality in The Hills Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 439. The locality covers an area of 4.9 km², giving a population density of about 88.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 59 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km northwest of Sydney. Nelson is located at 33.6446°S, 150.9238°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2765.
Nelson sits where the Hawkesbury River begins its grand sweep towards the sea, a place of gentle slopes and wide horizons. It lies 7.9 km north-north-west of Kellyville, NSW (from Kellyville, NSW: bearing 337°T), and is situated 14.8 km north of Blacktown. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin, especially in the soft light of late afternoon when the sun bleeds gold across the undulating terrain. Broadleaf trees, their leaves rustling like secrets in the breeze, march across the landscape, giving way to pastures dotted with grazing livestock. The river itself, a shimmering ribbon of blue-grey, is the lifeblood of this locale, its banks a haven for birdlife and a quiet invitation to contemplation.
Historically, Nelson has been shaped by the fertile lands and the vital waterway that defines it. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of agriculture, and the rich soil continues to support a vibrant farming community, with orchards and market gardens contributing to the local economy. The river has always been a highway, carrying produce and people, and its presence fosters a sense of connection to the wider world while grounding the inhabitants in their immediate surroundings. While industry has ebbed and flowed over the years, a strong sense of local identity persists, a quiet pride in the enduring beauty and resilience of Nelson.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nelson, 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 Nelson, in The Hills Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Nelson includes the postcode (2765), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Hills 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 Nelson 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. |