Pittwater, 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 Pittwater, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
| Locality | Pittwater |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Beaches Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Latitude | -33.6232 |
| Longitude | 151.29995 |
| Population | 63,482 |
| Density | 3463.3 /km² |
| Area | 18.3 km² |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 29 km north-northeast |
Pittwater is a locality in the Northern Beaches Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 63,482. The locality covers an area of 18.3 km², giving a population density of about 3463.3 people per km². It lies approximately 29 km north-northeast of Sydney. Pittwater is located at 33.6232°S, 151.2999°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
Pittwater unfurls like a sapphire ribbon under the wide Australian sky, its calm waters reflecting the deep emerald of the surrounding bushland. It lies 14.2 km north of Dee Why, NSW (from Dee Why, NSW: bearing 4°T), and is situated 11.6 km south of Umina Beach. The air here carries the subtle, sweet perfume of flowering gums mingling with the briny tang of the nearby ocean, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity. Jagged sandstone cliffs, softened by millennia of wind and rain, tumble down to meet the water, their ochre and rust colours a vibrant contrast to the cool, dappled greens of the tea trees and scribbly gums that cling to their slopes. The coastline is a masterpiece of quiet bays and sheltered coves, each with its own personality, from the sun-drenched expanses of its ocean beaches to the hushed tranquility of its estuarine inlets where mangrove roots twist like ancient knuckles in the mud. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, painting the water in shades of rose and gold, and casting long, languid shadows across the land.
This is a place where the past breathes softly alongside the present, a landscape shaped by both ancient Indigenous custodians and later European settlers who were drawn to its natural bounty. For generations, the waters of Pittwater have sustained life, first through traditional fishing practices and later as a vital artery for local communities and a playground for leisure. The local economy, while now embracing tourism and a vibrant café culture, still holds echoes of its maritime heritage, with sailing boats a common sight and the rhythmic clinking of halyards a familiar soundtrack. Many who live and visit Pittwater are captivated by its unique blend of accessible wilderness and coastal charm, a place where the wild spirit of the Australian coast meets the gentle embrace of sheltered waterways, offering a distinctive character that draws people back again and again.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pittwater, 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 Pittwater, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pittwater includes the postcode, telephone area code (02), and local government area (Northern Beaches Council). 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 Pittwater 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. |