Neutral Bay, 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 Neutral Bay, in the North Sydney Council local government area.
| Locality | Neutral Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | North Sydney Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.83487 |
| Longitude | 151.21765 |
| Population | 10,250 |
| Density | 8007.8 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 43 m |
| Postcode | 2089 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 4 km north-northeast |
Neutral Bay is a locality in the North Sydney Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 10,250. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 8007.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 43 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km north-northeast of Sydney. Neutral Bay is located at 33.8349°S, 151.2176°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2089.
Neutral Bay unfurls along the north shore of Sydney Harbour, a landscape shaped by the gentle curve of the water and the undulating rise of the land. It lies 2.4 km west-south-west of Mosman, NSW (from Mosman, NSW: bearing 252°T), and is situated 3.7 km north of Sydney. Here, the salty tang of the harbour air mingles with the scent of eucalypts and manicured gardens, a constant reminder of its coastal embrace. The streets, often shaded by mature fig trees and jacarandas, spill down towards the foreshore, revealing glimpses of the glittering water and the distant city skyline. Houses, a mix of grand Federation homes and more modern dwellings, cling to the slopes, their verandahs catching the afternoon sun, a soft gold that mellows the edges of the day. The sheer density of green, from the pocket parks to the leafy streetscapes, offers a constant visual balm, a quiet counterpoint to the urban hum.
This is a place where history murmurs beneath the surface of everyday life, a locality that grew from humble beginnings into a vibrant harbourside suburb. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and access to the burgeoning city via ferry, established a community that gradually found its footing. The harbour itself was, and remains, central to Neutral Bay’s identity and economy; ferries continue to shuttle commuters and visitors, a timeless rhythm connecting the suburb to the broader Sydney experience. While farming has long since receded, the echoes of a less hurried past can still be felt in the quiet streets and the enduring charm of its older homes. Today, Neutral Bay thrives as a desirable residential area, its local shops and cafes buzzing with a comfortable energy, a testament to its enduring appeal.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Neutral Bay, 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 Neutral Bay, in the North Sydney Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Neutral Bay includes the postcode (2089), telephone area code (02), and local government area (North Sydney 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 Neutral Bay 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. |