Woronora Heights, 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 Woronora Heights, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Woronora Heights |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.03409 |
| Longitude | 151.03027 |
| Population | 2,830 |
| Density | 1076.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 111 m |
| Postcode | 2233 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 25 km southwest |
Woronora Heights is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,830. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 1076.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 111 m above sea level. It lies approximately 25 km southwest of Sydney. Woronora Heights is located at 34.0341°S, 151.0303°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2233.
Woronora Heights rests on a plateau, a verdant expanse where the land gently slopes towards the dramatic gorges and the winding ribbon of the Woronora River below. It lies 10.4 km south-west of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 220°T), and is situated 12.7 km south of Bankstown. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalypt, particularly after a rain, a constant reminder of the bushland that presses in from all sides. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the well-tended lawns and the brick facades of homes, creating a quiet, domestic beauty. The landscape is a mix of manicured gardens and the wilder, untamed edges of the plateau, where ferns unfurl and the calls of native birds echo through the trees. The very feel of the place is one of comfortable elevation, a sense of being slightly removed from the busier coastal plains, yet still connected to their vibrant energy.
The history of Woronora Heights is intrinsically linked to the development of the Sutherland Shire, a story of expanding suburbs meeting the rugged natural beauty of the region. Early development saw this elevated land become desirable for its cooler air and expansive views, a contrast to the humid coastal strip. The local economy, while no longer dominated by the farming or grazing that once characterised parts of the wider shire, now thrives on a blend of service industries and the essential infrastructure supporting its growing residential population. Its distinctive character is partly defined by its proximity to national parks, offering residents easy access to bushwalking trails and the serene beauty of the Georges River catchment. This connection to nature, to the quiet murmur of the nearby waterways and the rustle of leaves, imbues everyday life in Woronora Heights with a distinct, unhurried quality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woronora Heights, 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 Woronora Heights, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Woronora Heights includes the postcode (2233), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire 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 Woronora Heights 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. |