Peakhurst, 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, in the Georges River Council local government area.
| Locality | Peakhurst |
| 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 | -33.96177 |
| Longitude | 151.05652 |
| Population | 10,450 |
| Density | 2779.3 /km² |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 2210 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 18 km southwest |
Peakhurst is a locality in the Georges River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 10,450. The locality covers an area of 3.8 km², giving a population density of about 2779.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km southwest of Sydney. Peakhurst is located at 33.9618°S, 151.0565°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2210.
Peakhurst unfolds as a tapestry of suburban greens and the glint of distant waters, a place where the air carries a faint, salty tang from the nearby harbour. It lies 3.7 km south of Punchbowl, NSW (from Punchbowl, NSW: bearing 173°T), and is situated 11.9 km south-south-east of Auburn. The land itself is a gentle swell, not the dramatic rise of a mountain but a soft undulation that slopes towards the Georges River. Established homes with their neat gardens, some bursting with the riotous colour of bougainvillea and hibiscus, sit alongside pockets of denser bushland, remnants of a wilder past. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the rooftops and bathes the streets in a warm, honeyed glow, lending a quiet dignity to the everyday comings and goings of its residents.
Historically, Peakhurst’s story is one of careful development, its early days tied to the agricultural lands that once dominated the region before giving way to the steady march of suburban expansion. The Georges River, a vital artery for generations, has always been central to its character, once a thoroughfare for trade and now a cherished playground for boating and fishing. While no single industry defines Peakhurst today, its economy is a diverse hum of local businesses serving its populace, from bustling shopping strips to quiet professional services, all contributing to the settled, comfortable rhythm of life here.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Peakhurst, 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, in the Georges River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Peakhurst 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 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. |