Ramsgate, 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 Ramsgate, in the Bayside Council local government area.
| Locality | Ramsgate |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bayside Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.98215 |
| Longitude | 151.14036 |
| Population | 1,104 |
| Density | 2628.6 /km² |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 2217 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 14 km south-southwest |
Ramsgate is a locality in the Bayside Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,104. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km², giving a population density of about 2628.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km south-southwest of Sydney. Ramsgate is located at 33.9821°S, 151.1404°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2217.
Ramsgate unfurls along a coastline where the gentle blues of Botany Bay meet the verdant sprawl of suburban Sydney. It lies 4.1 km east-south-east of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 122°T), and is situated 14.2 km south-south-west of Sydney. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the proximity to the Pacific, even as the land slopes with a subtle, almost imperceptible rise towards its inland edges. The streets are lined with a mix of modest homes and more substantial dwellings, many boasting gardens bursting with the vibrant colours of Australian flora, a cheerful defiance against the often starker hues of the coastal scrub. A quiet hum of daily life underpins the scene, a steady rhythm of lawnmowers, distant traffic, and the occasional cry of a seabird, all weaving together the everyday tapestry of this bayside locality.
This stretch of coast, once the domain of Indigenous peoples whose connection to the land predates recorded history, has seen its character shaped by waves of European settlement and a burgeoning post-war population. Ramsgate’s economy, once tied to the fishing fleets that plied the sheltered waters of Botany Bay, has largely transitioned to a service-based model, with local shops and businesses catering to the needs of its residents. The proximity to the larger urban centre has made Ramsgate a desirable residential area, a place where families find a balance between coastal living and urban convenience. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, the true character of Ramsgate is found in its unpretentious charm, the easy-going nature of its inhabitants, and the enduring allure of its waterside setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ramsgate, 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 Ramsgate, in the Bayside Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Ramsgate includes the postcode (2217), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bayside 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 Ramsgate 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. |