Waverley, 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 Waverley, in the Waverley Council local government area.
| Locality | Waverley |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Waverley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.90198 |
| Longitude | 151.25557 |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Elevation | 93 m |
| Postcode | 2024 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 6 km southeast |
Waverley is a locality in the Waverley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 0.6 km². It sits at an elevation of around 93 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km southeast of Sydney. Waverley is located at 33.9020°S, 151.2556°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2024.
Waverley hums with a particular coastal energy, a place where the land slopes with a gentle, determined grace towards the Tasman Sea. It lies 2.2 km north-north-east of Randwick, NSW (from Randwick, NSW: bearing 34°T), and is situated 5.7 km south-east of Sydney. Its streets are lined with a mix of grand Victorian homes, their ornate verandahs catching the afternoon sun, and more modern dwellings, all contributing to a streetscape that feels both established and alive. The air here carries the faint, persistent tang of salt, a reminder of the powerful ocean that shapes the horizon, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, softens to a warm amber, bathing the sandstone walls and green lawns in a mellow glow. The parks and reserves, pockets of verdant calm, offer respite, their mature trees whispering secrets of seasons past, a subtle counterpoint to the more immediate bustle of life.
This locality, long before the names of its streets were etched onto maps, was a landscape shaped by ancient forces and later by the aspirations of settlers. Its development, spurred by its proximity to the burgeoning city and its desirable elevation, saw it grow from scattered estates into a substantial suburb. The local economy, once perhaps more directly tied to the land, now thrives on a blend of commerce, services, and a vibrant retail sector that draws neighbours from surrounding areas. Waverley’s character is deeply influenced by its educational institutions and its proximity to the cultural heart of the city, fostering a lively, engaged populace. The iconic Bondi Beach, a stone's throw away, casts a long shadow, yet Waverley itself maintains a distinct identity, a place where community life unfolds at a pace that allows for both connection and individual reflection, a quiet strength underpinning its outward charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Waverley, 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 Waverley, in the Waverley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Waverley includes the postcode (2024), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Waverley 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 Waverley 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. |