The locality is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of the town of Oatlands.

The 2016 census recorded a population of 11 for the state suburb of Antill Ponds.

The name was given by Governor Macquarie in 1811, in honour of Captain Henry Colden Antill, his aide-de-camp.

The North-South Railway Line passes through from south to north.

[3] National Route 1 (Midland Highway) passes through from south to north.