The following is a list of neighborhoods in Austin, Texas. Austin generally runs northâÂÂsouth and is bisected by the Colorado River.
Central Austin includes the city's Downtown and central neighborhoods. The area is north of the Colorado River and is enclosed by I-35 to the east, approximately 51st Street/North Loop/Hancock Drive to the north, and Mopac Expressway (SL 1) to the west.
North Austin is defined as a neighborhoods north of Central Austin (51st Street/North Loop/Hancock Drive).
North of 51st Street, east of Interstate 35.
North of Hancock Drive, west of Mopac Expressway.
North of Parmer Lane, and Williamson County portion
East Austin is defined as areas east of I-35 north of the river.
West Austin occupies a much smaller area due to the bend of the Colorado River. The area is bounded by Mopac Expressway (SL 1) to the east, the Colorado River to the south and west, and Northland Drive (RM 2222) to the north.
South Austin generally includes any area south of the Colorado River.
South Central Austin is boxed by Mopac Expressway to the west, the Colorado River to the north, Interstate 35 to the east, and Ben White Boulevard to the south.
Southeastern Austin between the Colorado River and Ben White Boulevard is generally called the Riverside area.
Neighborhoods east of Menchaca Road and south of Ben White Boulevard.
Neighborhoods west of Menchaca Road and south of Ben White Boulevard and Capital of Texas Highway.