Phillip 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 Phillip Bay, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
| Locality | Phillip Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Randwick City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.97948 |
| Longitude | 151.23296 |
| Population | 719 |
| Density | 1159.7 /km² |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Elevation | 32 m |
| Postcode | 2036 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 12 km south |
Phillip Bay is a locality in the Randwick City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 719. The locality covers an area of 0.6 km², giving a population density of about 1159.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km south of Sydney. Phillip Bay is located at 33.9795°S, 151.2330°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2036.
Phillip Bay, a coastal enclave where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering waters of Botany Bay, wears a character of quiet resilience. It lies 3.9 km south-south-west of Maroubra, NSW (from Maroubra, NSW: bearing 195°T), and is situated 12.6 km south of Sydney. The air here carries the subtle tang of salt, a constant reminder of its maritime embrace, while the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, burnished glow across the ochre-toned earth and hardy coastal scrub. The landscape is a tapestry of low-lying coastal plains interspersed with undulating rises, offering glimpses of the expansive bay that defines its eastern edge. The very feel of the place is one of unhurried accessibility, a locale where the urban edge softens into the embrace of nature, and the distant hum of the city is a muted counterpoint to the rustle of wind through the native grasses.
The history of Phillip Bay is intrinsically linked to the development of its surrounding environs, a story shaped by early colonial aspirations and the evolving needs of a growing Sydney. While not a major industrial hub itself, its proximity to significant port facilities and transport links has always influenced its character, fostering a local economy that has, at various times, supported industries related to shipping and logistics. The area’s early days saw land grants and a gradual settlement pattern, and today, Phillip Bay retains a sense of its past through its streetscapes and the enduring presence of established residential areas. The waterways that define its northern boundary are not just scenic backdrops but have historically served as vital arteries, shaping the flow of commerce and the lives of its inhabitants, a quiet continuity evident in the gentle lapping of waves against its shores.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Phillip 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 Phillip Bay, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Phillip Bay includes the postcode (2036), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Randwick 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 Phillip 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. |