Putney, 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 Putney, in the Ryde City Council local government area.
| Locality | Putney |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ryde City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.82698 |
| Longitude | 151.10792 |
| Population | 4,063 |
| Density | 2726.8 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 35 m |
| Postcode | 2112 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 10 km west-northwest |
Putney is a locality in the Ryde City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,063. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 2726.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 35 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km west-northwest of Sydney. Putney is located at 33.8270°S, 151.1079°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2112.
Putney rests on the western bank of the Parramatta River, a stretch of land that slopes gently towards the water. It lies 2.2 km south-south-west of Ryde, NSW (from Ryde, NSW: bearing 197°T), and is situated 10.5 km west-north-west of Sydney. The air here carries the scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the river's proximity, even when it’s out of sight. Mature fig trees, their roots a tangled testament to decades of growth, cast dappled shade over quiet streets, and the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, takes on a liquid gold quality, softening the edges of brick homes and manicured lawns. The river itself, a broad, grey-blue artery, whispers its presence, its surface often rippled by the passage of small boats and the occasional ferry, a steady pulse in the life of Putney.
The history of Putney is deeply entwined with the river, a vital transport route since colonial times. Early settlers cleared the land, establishing orchards and farms that once dominated the landscape, their produce shipped downstream to the burgeoning colony. While those fields have long since given way to residential development, the echoes of that agricultural past can still be felt in the names of streets and the lingering sense of space. Today, Putney’s economy is largely residential, a comfortable suburb where life unfolds at a measured pace, its residents commuting to work or enjoying the local amenities. The foreshore parks, popular with families and dog walkers, offer a tangible connection to the natural beauty that has always defined this part of the Ryde City Council area, a place where the river’s embrace remains a constant.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Putney, 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 Putney, in the Ryde City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Putney includes the postcode (2112), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ryde 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 Putney 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. |