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| Locality | Sydenham |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Inner West Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.91653 |
| Longitude | 151.16814 |
| Population | 1,132 |
| Density | 4042.9 /km² |
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 2044 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 6 km southwest |
Sydenham is a locality in the Inner West Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,132. The locality covers an area of 0.3 km², giving a population density of about 4042.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km southwest of Sydney. Sydenham is located at 33.9165°S, 151.1681°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2044.
Sydenham breathes a distinct Inner West character, a place where the gentle slopes of its terrain meet the more insistent urban pulse. It lies 1.3 km east-south-east of Marrickville, NSW (from Marrickville, NSW: bearing 111°T), and is situated 6.7 km south-west of Sydney. The streets here, often lined with mature trees that cast dappled shade in the warmer months, wind through a landscape that’s neither flat nor dramatically hilly, but possesses a comfortable, rolling quality. This is a suburb where the late afternoon sun often catches the weathered brickwork of older homes, lending a warm, ochre glow to the neighbourhood as the day draws to a close. The air, particularly after a rain shower, carries a faint, earthy scent, a reminder of the underlying soil beneath the pavement and gardens, a subtle perfume that grounds the otherwise vibrant street life.
Historically, Sydenham's development was closely tied to the railway, a lifeline that brought industry and residents alike, shaping its early economy around manufacturing and transport. The echoes of this past are still visible in the architecture and the layout of some of its industrial pockets, though these have largely transformed into vibrant hubs of creative enterprise and small businesses. Today, Sydenham thrives on a diverse local economy, a blend of established trades and burgeoning artistic ventures, reflecting the eclectic spirit of the Inner West. It’s a place where the rhythm of daily life is often set by the hum of local cafes and the chatter of neighbours, a community that holds its history close while readily embracing the new.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Sydenham, New South Wales. 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 Sydenham, in the Inner West Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sydenham includes the postcode (2044), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Inner West 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 Sydenham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |