Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, in the Blacktown City Council local government area.
| Locality | Oakhurst |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Blacktown City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.73726 |
| Longitude | 150.83444 |
| Population | 6,978 |
| Density | 3420.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 44 m |
| Postcode | 2761 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 38 km west-northwest |
Oakhurst is a locality in the Blacktown City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,978. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 3420.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 44 m above sea level. It lies approximately 38 km west-northwest of Sydney. Oakhurst is located at 33.7373°S, 150.8344°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2761.
Oakhurst unfurls across a landscape of subtle rises and dips, the earth here a rich, ochre-tinged clay that holds the memory of ancient creeks. It lies 5.9 km west of Quakers Hill, NSW (from Quakers Hill, NSW: bearing 261°T), and is situated 7.6 km north-west of Blacktown. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling like sun-bleached scrolls, punctuate the scattered residential blocks, their silvery-green leaves rustling a dry whisper in the breeze. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a faint, sweet scent of damp soil and developing blossoms, a gentle promise of the day’s warmth. The character of Oakhurst is one of quiet persistence, a place where manicured lawns meet the untamed fringe of bushland, and the distant drone of traffic from the greater Sydney basin feels like a faraway tide.
The story of Oakhurst is one of gradual growth, a testament to the ambition of those who saw potential in this terra firma. Originally part of a broader agricultural sweep, its economy has steadily shifted, shedding its pastoral roots for the diverse demands of a burgeoning metropolitan fringe. While pockets of market gardens might still cling to the richer soils in neighbouring areas, Oakhurst itself now thrives on a blend of retail, service industries, and the daily commute of its residents to employment centres further afield. The local shopping centre, a modest but vital hub, buzzes with the chatter of shoppers and the clatter of trolleys, a small but significant echo of the wider economic currents that shape life here.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, in the Blacktown City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Oakhurst includes the postcode (2761), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Blacktown 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 Oakhurst 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. |