Potts 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 Potts Point, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
| Locality | Potts Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Council Of The City Of Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.867 |
| Longitude | 151.2259 |
| Population | 12,168 |
| Density | 20280.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 2011 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 2 km east |
Potts Point is a locality in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 12,168. The locality covers an area of 0.6 km², giving a population density of about 20280.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km east of Sydney. Potts Point is located at 33.8670°S, 151.2259°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2011.
Potts Point rises from the eastern edge of Sydney Harbour, a vibrant, elevated precinct that commands sweeping views across the shimmering water to the city's iconic skyline. It lies 1.5 km east of Sydney, NSW (from Sydney, NSW: bearing 86°T), and is situated 8.9 km north of Maroubra. Its streets, a delightful jumble of steep inclines and unexpected descents, are lined with grand Victorian terraces and elegant Art Deco apartment buildings, their ornate facades catching the sun in a way that suggests a perpetual golden hour. The air here is often tinged with the scent of salt and jasmine, a constant reminder of its proximity to the vast Pacific, and a gentle breeze, carrying the distant hum of the city, rustles through the abundant plane trees that shade its pavements. This is a place where the urban pulse meets the coastal breath, a distinct character forged from its dramatic topography and its proximity to the lifeblood of the harbour.
The rich history of Potts Point is etched into its very architecture, a legacy of the affluent families who once built their grand homes on this commanding position. From its early days as a desirable residential address, the precinct has transformed, its grand Victorian residences and elegant apartment blocks now housing a diverse population drawn to its unique charm and central location. The local economy thrives on a sophisticated blend of boutique retail, vibrant dining scenes, and a strong presence of creative industries, with independent bookstores and art galleries breathing life into its laneways. Potts Point is also celebrated for its distinctive nightlife and its position as a cultural hub, a place where the echoes of its past mingle with the contemporary energy of Sydney's eastern suburbs, a constant unfolding story against the backdrop of the harbour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Potts 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 Potts Point, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
Detailed location data for Potts Point includes the postcode (2011), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Council Of The City Of Sydney), 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 Potts 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. |