North Richmond, 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 North Richmond, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
| Locality | North Richmond |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hawkesbury City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.56711 |
| Longitude | 150.71694 |
| Population | 4,917 |
| Density | 224.5 /km² |
| Area | 21.9 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 2754 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 57 km northwest |
North Richmond is a locality in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,917. The locality covers an area of 21.9 km², giving a population density of about 224.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 57 km northwest of Sydney. North Richmond is located at 33.5671°S, 150.7169°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2754.
North Richmond lies cradled by the gentle curve of the Hawkesbury River, its landscape a tapestry of fertile plains giving way to rolling hills that blush with the afternoon sun. It lies 24.5 km north-west of Quakers Hill, NSW (from Quakers Hill, NSW: bearing 317°T), and is situated 11.0 km north-west of Bligh Park. The air here carries the sweet, earthy perfume of damp soil and eucalyptus, a scent that settles deep within the lungs. Fields of emerald green, punctuated by the darker hues of grazing cattle, stretch towards the horizon, an open invitation to the sky. The river itself, a broad, liquid highway, whispers secrets as it flows, its surface reflecting the boundless blue above and the sturdy gum trees that line its banks. The rhythm of North Richmond is one of quiet industry, where the day unfolds with a steady, unhurried grace, and the distant bleating of sheep can be heard on the breeze.
The history of North Richmond is deeply entwined with the lifeblood of the Hawkesbury River, a vital artery for early settlers and a constant source of sustenance. For generations, the rich alluvial soil has yielded bountiful harvests, making agriculture the bedrock of the local economy, with dairy farming and fruit orchards long defining the character of the region. The echoes of this past are still palpable, evident in the weathered farmhouses and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that imbues the community. Today, while still a significant agricultural hub, North Richmond also embraces a burgeoning sense of place, attracting visitors drawn to its natural beauty and the genuine warmth of its people, a place where the past and present flow together like the ever-present river.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Richmond, 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 North Richmond, in the Hawkesbury City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for North Richmond includes the postcode (2754), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Hawkesbury City 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 North Richmond 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. |