Oyster 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 Oyster Bay, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Oyster Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.006 |
| Longitude | 151.0816 |
| Population | 5,379 |
| Density | 1729.6 /km² |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Elevation | 69 m |
| Postcode | 2225 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 19 km southwest |
Oyster Bay is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,379. The locality covers an area of 3.1 km², giving a population density of about 1729.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 69 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km southwest of Sydney. Oyster Bay is located at 34.0060°S, 151.0816°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2225.
Oyster Bay breathes the salty tang of the Georges River, its waters a shimmering, ever-shifting canvas reflecting the pale blue of the sky. It lies 5.2 km south-south-west of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 202°T), and is situated 10.5 km south-south-east of Bankstown. The land here slopes gently towards the estuary, a tapestry of manicured lawns and mature eucalypts, their grey-green leaves rustling in the persistent coastal breeze. Houses, in a cheerful array of brick and tile, cling to the undulating terrain, their backyards often spilling down towards the water's edge, where small jetties jut out like hopeful fingers. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a quietude punctuated by the distant cry of seabirds and the low hum of a neighbourhood going about its day.
The history of Oyster Bay is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its namesake waterway, a place where early settlers found sustenance in the abundant oysters that once proliferated. While the oyster beds have long since diminished, the spirit of connection to the river remains, shaping the local economy around waterfront living and leisure. Many residents commute to neighbouring centres, but the true character of Oyster Bay lies in its residential calm and its proximity to the broader waterways of the Sutherland Shire, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling city. The occasional glimpse of a fishing boat heading out at dawn or the gentle lapping of water against the shore are constant reminders of the bay's enduring allure.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oyster 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 Oyster Bay, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Oyster Bay includes the postcode (2225), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland 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 Oyster 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. |