Rosehill, 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 Rosehill, in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area.
| Locality | Rosehill |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Parramatta Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.82642 |
| Longitude | 151.03043 |
| Population | 4,095 |
| Density | 1176.7 /km² |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 2142 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 17 km west-northwest |
Rosehill is a locality in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,095. The locality covers an area of 3.5 km², giving a population density of about 1176.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km west-northwest of Sydney. Rosehill is located at 33.8264°S, 151.0304°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2142.
Rosehill unfolds along the gentle slopes descending towards the Parramatta River, a place where the urban sprawl begins to soften into a more relaxed cadence. It lies 2.4 km east-south-east of Parramatta, NSW (from Parramatta, NSW: bearing 122°T), and is situated 13.1 km east-south-east of Blacktown. The terrain here is a pleasant mosaic of well-tended parks and residential streets, punctuated by the occasional cluster of taller buildings that mark its commercial heart. Mature jacaranda trees line some of the avenues, their vibrant purple blooms a fleeting, glorious spectacle in late spring, casting dappled shadows on the pavements below. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a faint, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and distant gum trees, hinting at the nearby bushland even within the built environment. It feels like a place that breathes, where the day's activities unfold with a quiet purpose rather than a frenetic rush.
Historically, Rosehill’s fortunes have been intrinsically linked to its proximity to the Parramatta River, once a vital artery for early colonial settlement and trade. The land itself, before the houses and streets, was part of a broader agricultural landscape, its rich soils supporting various endeavours. Today, while its agricultural roots are largely a memory, Rosehill retains a distinct character, its local economy driven by a mix of retail, services, and the ever-present hum of activity surrounding its famous racetrack, a landmark that draws crowds and a lively energy to the suburb. This sporting precinct, a significant drawcard, has become an iconic part of Rosehill’s identity, a place where the thrill of the race injects a particular kind of excitement into the otherwise steady rhythm of life.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Rosehill, 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 Rosehill, in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rosehill includes the postcode (2142), telephone area code (02), and local government area (City Of Parramatta 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 Rosehill 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. |