Redfern, 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 Redfern, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
| Locality | Redfern |
| 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 | -33.8931 |
| Longitude | 151.20731 |
| Population | 13,072 |
| Density | 11172.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 39 m |
| Postcode | 2016 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 3 km south |
Redfern is a locality in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 13,072. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 11172.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 39 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km south of Sydney. Redfern is located at 33.8931°S, 151.2073°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2016.
Redfern hums with a restless energy, a place where the urban sprawl breathes deeply, its character etched into the very grain of its streets. It lies 2.8 km south of Sydney, NSW (from Sydney, NSW: bearing 185°T), and is situated 6.7 km north-north-west of Maroubra. The land here, a gentle rise from the broader basin, is a patchwork of brick and concrete, softened by the stubborn green of tenacious street trees and the surprising splash of colour from small, well-tended gardens. Even as the city presses in, a certain groundedness persists, a palpable sense of human endeavour shaping the terrain. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a diffused light, a soft golden haze that settles over the rooftops and illuminates the weathered facades, hinting at stories held within the walls. The nearby waterways, though largely unseen in the immediate vicinity, exert a subtle influence on the prevailing atmosphere, a distant coolness on warmer days.
This locality, woven into the fabric of Sydney's growth, carries the echoes of its past as a vital transport hub and a working-class heartland. For decades, the railways were Redfern's lifeblood, a constant thrum of arrivals and departures shaping its identity and economy, drawing people and commerce from across the country. This legacy is still visible in the architecture, in the stoic brick buildings that once served the needs of travellers and goods. While its industrial might has shifted, Redfern has reinvented itself, becoming a vibrant centre for arts, culture, and a burgeoning hospitality scene, drawing a diverse community and a steady stream of visitors. The old working-class grit remains, a quiet resilience underpinning its modern dynamism, a testament to the enduring spirit of Redfern.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Redfern, 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 Redfern, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
Detailed location data for Redfern includes the postcode (2016), 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 Redfern 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. |