Picnic Point, 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 Picnic Point, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
| Locality | Picnic Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Canterbury-Bankstown Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.97294 |
| Longitude | 151.00573 |
| Population | 6,068 |
| Density | 1601.1 /km² |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 2213 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 22 km west-southwest |
Picnic Point is a locality in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,068. The locality covers an area of 3.8 km², giving a population density of about 1601.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km west-southwest of Sydney. Picnic Point is located at 33.9729°S, 151.0057°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2213.
Picnic Point unfurls its grassy verges towards the wide, slow embrace of the Georges River, a verdant margin where Sydney’s urban sprawl softens into riparian charm. It lies 6.5 km south-west of Punchbowl, NSW (from Punchbowl, NSW: bearing 221°T), and is situated 12.9 km south of Auburn. Here, the land slopes gently, a mosaic of manicured parkland giving way to the dappled shade of established trees, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms. Beneath the vast, pale blue of the Australian sky, the air carries the faint, damp scent of river mud mingled with the sweetness of blooming bushland, a subtle perfume that speaks of the place’s connection to the water. The broad waterway itself, a deep, dark ribbon, reflects the shifting colours of the afternoon, its surface occasionally broken by the silent glide of a passing kayak or the distant hum of a motorboat, a gentle thrum against the otherwise quietude.
This stretch of riverbank at Picnic Point has long been a place of respite and gathering, a tradition stretching back before its formal designation. Its character is shaped by a history interwoven with the development of the surrounding suburbs, a testament to the enduring appeal of green spaces within a growing metropolis. While the immediate vicinity once pulsed with a more agricultural rhythm, the local economy now leans towards the services and retail that support a densely populated region, with Picnic Point itself serving as a cherished recreational asset. Families flock here for picnics, children chase colourful balls across the open fields, and couples stroll hand-in-hand along the water's edge, their footsteps echoing a simple, enduring pleasure. The point offers a quiet counterpoint to the city's ceaseless energy, a place where the present moment feels as important as any past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Picnic Point, 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 Picnic Point, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Picnic Point includes the postcode (2213), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Canterbury-Bankstown 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 Picnic Point 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. |