Springwood, 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 Springwood, in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area.
| Locality | Springwood |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Blue Mountains City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.69201 |
| Longitude | 150.57118 |
| Population | 8,358 |
| Density | 431.0 /km² |
| Area | 19.4 km² |
| Elevation | 357 m |
| Postcode | 2777 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 62 km west-northwest |
Springwood is a locality in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,358. The locality covers an area of 19.4 km², giving a population density of about 431.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 357 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km west-northwest of Sydney. Springwood is located at 33.6920°S, 150.5712°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2777.
Springwood rises from the slopes of the Blue Mountains, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and towering eucalypts. It lies 15.2 km north-west of Glenmore Park, NSW (from Glenmore Park, NSW: bearing 318°T), and is situated 13.0 km west of Cranebrook. The landscape here is a dramatic amphitheatre of steep valleys and ridges, clad in a dense, emerald cloak of bushland that spills down towards the lower plains. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting mosaics of gold and shadow on the fern-laden ground, and the quiet hum of insects often forms the dominant soundtrack to the day. The very shape of the land, carved by ancient waterways, creates a sense of enclosure, a feeling of being held within the embrace of the mountains.
This area, once traversed by Indigenous peoples for millennia, began its modern chapter with European settlement, becoming a popular destination for travellers seeking respite from the heat of Sydney. Springwood’s economy has long been tied to the rhythm of the mountains, from early timber milling to the steady stream of tourists drawn by the natural beauty. The town centre, with its characteristic Federation-era architecture, retains a sense of its past, a place where local businesses, cafes, and shops serve a community that cherishes its unique mountain character. The nearby national parks, a vast expanse of wilderness, remain the heart of Springwood's appeal, offering trails that wind through spectacular gorges and past breathtaking lookouts, a constant reminder of the raw, untamed spirit of this high country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Springwood, 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 Springwood, in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Springwood includes the postcode (2777), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Blue Mountains City 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 Springwood 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. |