The Rocks, Council Of The City Of Sydney, New South Wales
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| Locality | The Rocks |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Council Of The City Of Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.85875 |
| Longitude | 151.20856 |
| Population | 2,054 |
| Density | 10270.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 2000 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 1 km north |
The Rocks is a locality in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,054. The locality covers an area of 0.2 km², giving a population density of about 10270.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1 km north of Sydney. The Rocks is located at 33.8588°S, 151.2086°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2000.
The Rocks sprawls across a dramatic foreshore, a jumble of sandstone cliffs and historic buildings that spill down towards the shimmering embrace of the harbour. It lies 1.0 km north of Sydney, NSW (from Sydney, NSW: bearing 352°T), and is situated 10.2 km north-north-west of Maroubra. Here, the land dips and rises in a rugged embrace, the terrain a testament to centuries of geological shaping and human endeavour. The air, thick with the briny tang of the sea and the faint perfume of flowering jacarandas in season, hums with a vibrant, restless energy. Cobblestone laneways, worn smooth by countless footsteps, twist and turn like ancient arteries, leading to hidden courtyards where the afternoon sun casts dappled patterns on weathered facades. The sheer verticality of the cliffs, softened by creeping vines and the tenacious growth of hardy coastal shrubs, speaks of a wilder, untamed past, a stark contrast to the bustling human activity that now defines this unique corner of the city.
This is the genesis of a nation, the very place where the first European settlers landed in 1788, carving out a precarious existence from the unforgiving landscape. The echoes of that raw beginning resonate through the sturdy, convict-built structures and the imposing warehouses that once housed goods from across the globe. The local economy, once reliant on the rough and tumble of maritime trade and the industries that sprang from it, has transformed into a vibrant hub of tourism and hospitality, drawing visitors from every corner of the world. The Rocks pulses with a rich cultural tapestry, a blend of its convict origins, its working-class heritage, and the modern-day influx of artists, chefs, and storytellers. It’s a place where the ghosts of sailors and merchants mingle with the laughter of contemporary revellers, a living museum where history breathes and the spirit of resilience endures.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of The Rocks, New South Wales — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -33.85875, 151.20856. 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 The Rocks, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
Detailed location data for The Rocks includes the postcode (2000), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Council Of The City Of Sydney), 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 The Rocks 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. |