Russell Lea, 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 Russell Lea, in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area.
| Locality | Russell Lea |
| 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 | -33.85836 |
| Longitude | 151.14076 |
| Population | 4,917 |
| Density | 4868.3 /km² |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 2046 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 6 km west |
Russell Lea is a locality in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,917. The locality covers an area of 1.0 km², giving a population density of about 4868.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km west of Sydney. Russell Lea is located at 33.8584°S, 151.1408°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2046.
Russell Lea unfolds along the gentle curve of the inner western foreshore, where the shimmering waters of the Parramatta River meet a landscape of undulating parkland and established residential streets. It lies 3.8 km north-north-east of Ashfield, NSW (from Ashfield, NSW: bearing 23°T), and is situated 6.5 km west of Sydney. The air here carries a subtle, salty tang, a constant reminder of the nearby harbour, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a softened, almost buttery quality that washes over the manicured lawns and the sturdy brick homes. Mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sky, provide generous shade, their leaves rustling with a quiet murmur that seems to echo the slow progress of yachts on the water. The land slopes, not dramatically, but with a consistent, pleasing gradient towards the river, offering glimpses of blue between the rooftops and a sense of easy connection to the waterway that has shaped so much of this region.
This stretch of land, once part of a larger pastoral estate, has a history woven into the development of Sydney's western expansion, its early days marked by subdivision and the growth of a comfortable, suburban character. The local economy has long been tied to the broader metropolitan area, with residents commuting to business centres, yet a distinct neighbourhood feel persists, fostered by local shopping strips and the shared amenity of the riverfront parks. It is a place where families have put down roots, where children learn to ride their bikes on quiet streets, and where the gentle rhythm of everyday life is punctuated by the calls of seabirds and the distant hum of the city. The proximity to the water, a constant, breathing presence, lends Russell Lea a character that is both grounded and serenely connected to the wider world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Russell Lea, 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 Russell Lea, in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Russell Lea 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 Russell Lea 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. |