Sandy 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 Sandy Point, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Sandy Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.97655 |
| Longitude | 150.99263 |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Postcode | 2172 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 23 km west-southwest |
Sandy Point is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km². It lies approximately 23 km west-southwest of Sydney. Sandy Point is located at 33.9766°S, 150.9926°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2172.
Sandy Point sprawls along a curve of the Georges River, its character shaped by the ever-present whisper of water and the sprawling, sun-drenched landscapes of the southern Sydney basin. It lies 7.5 km south-south-west of Bankstown, NSW (from Bankstown, NSW: bearing 212°T), and is situated 13.6 km south-south-west of Auburn. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the coast, even miles inland, a testament to its proximity to Botany Bay. Low-slung brick homes, some boasting wide verandahs that seem to breathe in the afternoon breeze, are interspersed with pockets of hardy native bushland, where the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a kookaburra provide the soundtrack to everyday life. The land itself is a gentle undulation, rising and falling in easy slopes towards the shimmering expanse of the river, its banks often fringed with reeds and the occasional weathered jetty. It's a place where the light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to pool and deepen, casting long, softened shadows that give the familiar streets and parks a quiet, almost contemplative beauty.
The history of Sandy Point is intrinsically tied to the Georges River, a vital artery for early settlers and a source of sustenance. While not a place defined by grand industry, its economy has long been shaped by its connection to the water – from the early days of fishing and oyster farming that dotted its foreshores, to the more modern leisure activities that draw families and weekenders. More recently, it has evolved into a predominantly residential area, a haven for those seeking a slower pace of life within reach of the city's hum. The legacy of its past is subtle, perhaps found in the names of older streets or the enduring presence of boat sheds along the river's edge, a quiet reminder of a time when the river was the primary highway, and the rhythm of the tides dictated the ebb and flow of life in Sandy Point.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sandy 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 Sandy Point, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sandy Point includes the postcode (2172), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire 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 Sandy 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. |