Rodd 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 Rodd Point, in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area.
| Locality | Rodd Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Canada Bay Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.86586 |
| Longitude | 151.14403 |
| Population | 1,370 |
| Density | 3605.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 2046 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 6 km west |
Rodd Point is a locality in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,370. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km², giving a population density of about 3605.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km west of Sydney. Rodd Point is located at 33.8659°S, 151.1440°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2046.
Rodd Point unfurls along the western edge of the Parramatta River, a sliver of land where the city’s embrace begins to soften into the shimmering expanse of the waterway. It lies 3.2 km north-east of Ashfield, NSW (from Ashfield, NSW: bearing 34°T), and is situated 6.1 km west of Sydney. The landscape here is a gentle undulation of suburban streets, punctuated by pockets of vibrant green parkland that spill down towards the water's edge. Mature trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the sky, cast dappled shade over neat lawns and the occasional weathered brick wall, hinting at decades of quiet habitation. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a subtle salinity, a whisper of the harbour’s proximity, and the distant hum of traffic is a constant, low thrum beneath the calls of unseen birds. The character of Rodd Point is one of quiet persistence, a place where everyday life unfolds with a comfortable, unhurried rhythm, observed by the patient gaze of the river.
Historically, this stretch of the Parramatta River was a vital artery for early colonial endeavours, a pathway for exploration and trade long before the sprawling suburbs took root. While Rodd Point itself doesn't boast grand historical monuments, its very existence is a testament to the gradual colonisation and development of the region, with its name likely honouring a figure in early maritime or landholding history. The local economy, once perhaps tied to the river’s bounty or the surrounding agricultural lands, has long since transitioned to the service-based industries of the wider metropolitan area, though the river’s presence continues to shape its identity. Small boating clubs and waterfront residences speak to a lingering connection with the water, a reminder of days when the river was the primary highway, and the gentle lapping of waves against the shore is a constant, soothing soundtrack to the modern rhythm of life in Rodd Point.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rodd 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 Rodd Point, in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rodd Point includes the postcode (2046), telephone area code (02), and local government area (City Of Canada Bay 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 Rodd 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. |