Loftus is a suburb, in southern Sydney, in the
state of New South Wales, Australia. Loftus is 29
kilometres south of the Sydney central business
district, in the local government area of the
Sutherland Shire.

Loftus is a residential suburb with a bushland
atmosphere, adjacent to the Royal National
Park that flanks Sydney's south-eastern
boundary. The western border is formed by
Loftus and Fahy Creeks. Prince Edward Park
and Woronora Cemetery form the northern
border.

The Princes Highway runs along the eastern
border. Loftus railway station is on the Sydney
Trains Illawarra line and serves as an
interchange for Transdev NSW bus services to
the area. Loftus is also home to the Sydney
Tramway Museum and a tramline runs from the
museum to the Royal National Park. The
tramline was originally a train branch line to
Audley station within Royal National Park