Prairiewood, 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 Prairiewood, in the Fairfield City Council local government area.
| Locality | Prairiewood |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Fairfield City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.86525 |
| Longitude | 150.90378 |
| Population | 3,440 |
| Density | 1600.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 2176 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 28 km west |
Prairiewood is a locality in the Fairfield City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,440. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 1600.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 28 km west of Sydney. Prairiewood is located at 33.8653°S, 150.9038°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2176.
Prairiewood emerges from the gentle slopes of Sydney's western plains, a landscape shaped by the slow dance of sun and rain. It lies 4.7 km north-west of Cabramatta, NSW (from Cabramatta, NSW: bearing 321°T), and is situated 9.9 km south of Blacktown. The terrain here is characteristically undulating, a tapestry of suburban sprawl interwoven with pockets of remnant bushland where the air, especially after a summer shower, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and eucalypt. Wattle and bottlebrush, resilient natives, dot the residential streets, their vibrant colours a cheerful defiance against the prevailing greens and browns of the established gardens. The sky overhead often stretches vast and pale blue, softening to a luminous amber as dusk descends, casting long shadows that paint the quiet streets in hues of lavender and rose.
Historically, this region was part of a broader agricultural hinterland, though Prairiewood itself developed primarily as a residential suburb in the latter half of the 20th century, catering to a growing population seeking affordable housing. Its economic character is now largely defined by retail centres and local services, supporting the daily lives of its diverse inhabitants. While not a place of ancient landmarks or dramatic natural wonders, Prairiewood holds a quiet significance in its role as a thriving hub within the Fairfield City Council's domain, a place where community life unfolds with a steady, unassuming pace, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made it their home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Prairiewood, 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 Prairiewood, in the Fairfield City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Prairiewood includes the postcode (2176), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Fairfield 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 Prairiewood 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. |