Peakhurst Heights, 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 Peakhurst Heights, in the Georges River Council local government area.
| Locality | Peakhurst Heights |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Georges River Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.9758 |
| Longitude | 151.05475 |
| Population | 2,312 |
| Density | 2335.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Elevation | 45 m |
| Postcode | 2210 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 19 km southwest |
Peakhurst Heights is a locality in the Georges River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,312. The locality covers an area of 1.0 km², giving a population density of about 2335.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 45 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km southwest of Sydney. Peakhurst Heights is located at 33.9758°S, 151.0548°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2210.
Peakhurst Heights rises from the gentle undulations of its southern Sydney topography, a place where the suburban sprawl meets the meandering embrace of the Georges River. It lies 4.6 km west-south-west of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 252°T), and is situated 13.4 km south of Auburn. Here, the air carries a subtle, leafy scent, a blend of eucalypt and cultivated gardens, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to deepen, casting long, comforting shadows across manicured lawns and the occasional glimpse of the waterway. The streets, lined with a comfortable mix of older and newer homes, possess a quiet character, a sense of established neighbourhood where the hum of distant traffic is softened by the rustle of leaves and the calls of unseen birds. The terrain itself, while not dramatic, offers a pleasing visual rhythm, a series of low hills and valleys that lend a sense of gentle enclosure to the built environment.
The history of Peakhurst Heights is intrinsically linked to the ribbon of the Georges River, a waterway that has shaped its development from early colonial times. While not a hub of heavy industry, its local economy has historically benefited from its proximity to the river, serving as a gateway for transport and recreation, and more recently, supporting a vibrant local retail and service sector that caters to its residential population. Distinctive features include the leafy parklands that spill towards the riverbanks, offering residents verdant spaces for respite and recreation, and the enduring presence of established trees that speak of decades of growth and community. The character of Peakhurst Heights is one of quiet, suburban contentment, a place where the pace of life feels measured, allowing for the simple pleasures of neighbourhood life and the occasional, breathtaking vista of the Georges River glinting under the Australian sun.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Peakhurst Heights, 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 Peakhurst Heights, in the Georges River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Peakhurst Heights includes the postcode (2210), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Georges River 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 Peakhurst Heights 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. |