Woolloomooloo, 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 Woolloomooloo, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
| Locality | Woolloomooloo |
| 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 | -33.87034 |
| Longitude | 151.22006 |
| Population | 4,174 |
| Density | 11281.1 /km² |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2011 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 1 km east |
Woolloomooloo 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 4,174. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km², giving a population density of about 11281.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1 km east of Sydney. Woolloomooloo is located at 33.8703°S, 151.2201°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2011.
Woolloomooloo spills down to the harbour's edge, a vibrant tapestry of old and new. The air, thick with the briny tang of the sea, carries the distant cries of gulls and the low hum of city life, a constant reminder of its proximity to Sydney's beating heart. Rows of terrace houses, their facades weathered by sun and salt, huddle together like old friends, their iron lace balconies catching the afternoon light. Beyond them, the imposing, modernist shapes of newer developments rise, their glass and steel reflecting the shifting colours of the sky, a stark yet harmonious contrast to the venerable brickwork below. The incline of the land, a gentle but insistent slope towards the water, dictates the very rhythm of the streets, with pathways and staircases weaving their way between buildings, offering glimpses of the shimmering harbour beyond.
This is a place where history breathes in the very timbers of the wharves and the worn cobblestones underfoot. Once a bustling hub of maritime industry, Woolloomooloo's waterfront still bears the scars and triumphs of its working-class past, evident in the grand old finger wharves that jut out into the water, redolent of a bygone era of sailing ships and stevedores. The local economy, while still retaining a connection to the harbour through its marinas and a scattering of fishermen's sheds, has largely shifted towards a more sophisticated offering. Chic restaurants now line the foreshore, drawing a steady stream of diners eager to sample the fresh seafood or simply soak in the panoramic views of the city skyline. Yet, beneath this veneer of urban renewal, the enduring spirit of Woolloomooloo, a sense of close-knit community forged in the shared labour of its past, remains palpable, a quiet strength that underlies the district's dynamic present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woolloomooloo, 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 Woolloomooloo, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
Detailed location data for Woolloomooloo includes the postcode (2011), 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 Woolloomooloo 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. |