Northwood, 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 Northwood, in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area.
| Locality | Northwood |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lane Cove Municipal Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.82878 |
| Longitude | 151.17883 |
| Population | 944 |
| Density | 2622.2 /km² |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 2066 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 5 km north-northwest |
Northwood is a locality in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 944. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km², giving a population density of about 2622.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km north-northwest of Sydney. Northwood is located at 33.8288°S, 151.1788°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2066.
Northwood unfolds as a leafy enclave where the emerald embrace of bushland spills onto manicured lawns. It lies 3.7 km south of Chatswood, NSW (from Chatswood, NSW: bearing 183°T), and is situated 5.2 km north-north-west of Sydney. Gentle slopes define its terrain, a subtle undulation that guides the eye towards glimpses of the distant, sparkling harbour. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries a hushed stillness, broken only by the chirping of unseen birds or the distant hum of suburban life. Mature eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of peeling colours, stand sentinel over quiet streets, their branches a latticework against the pale blue sky, offering dappled shade that shifts and dances with the breeze.
The story of Northwood is deeply intertwined with the development of Sydney's northern suburbs, its origins tracing back to land grants and the gradual subdivision of larger estates. For much of its early existence, the local economy was shaped by the surrounding agricultural land and its proximity to the burgeoning port, with residents often travelling to nearby centres for trade and commerce. While farming has long since yielded to residential development, the echoes of its past can still be felt in the generous lot sizes and the enduring presence of mature trees that were once part of orchards and gardens. Today, Northwood thrives as a desirable residential area, its character defined by families who appreciate the blend of urban convenience and the quiet seclusion offered by its verdant setting, a place where the gentle cadence of daily life feels both familiar and enduring.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Northwood, 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 Northwood, in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Northwood includes the postcode (2066), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lane Cove Municipal 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 Northwood 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. |