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| Locality | Acton |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.28113 |
| Longitude | 149.11498 |
| Population | 2,347 |
| Density | 458.4 /km² |
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Elevation | 566 m |
| Postcode | 2601 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 1 km west |
Acton is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,347. The locality covers an area of 5.1 km², giving a population density of about 458.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 566 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1 km west of Canberra. Acton is located at 35.2811°S, 149.1150°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2601.
Acton rests on the gentle slopes and broad plains that characterise the Australian Capital Territory's central north. It lies 81.7 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 223°T), and is situated 12.6 km north-north-east of Kambah. The landscape here is a study in subtle greens and earthy browns, where rolling hills meet the sky in soft, sweeping lines, often softened by a hazy, pale gold light that seems to linger at the edges of the day. Eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery scrolls, punctuate the fields, their branches reaching like patient hands towards the vast, often crystalline blue overhead. The air, particularly after a rain, carries a clean, cool scent, a blend of damp earth and the sharp, invigorating perfume of native grasses.
The story of Acton is intrinsically tied to the early development of Canberra, serving as a vital hub for the burgeoning capital. Its economy, historically rooted in grazing and agriculture, has evolved, with many of its original farming properties now giving way to residential expansion and a growing service sector. The area is known for its proximity to significant national institutions, reflecting its role as a practical and accessible part of the ACT's administrative and academic heart. This blend of rural echoes and proximity to national significance gives Acton a quiet, enduring character, a place where the past is acknowledged without being overtly displayed, and the present unfolds with a steady, unpretentious grace.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Acton, Australian Capital Territory. 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 Acton.
Detailed location data for Acton includes the postcode (2601), telephone area code (02), 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 Acton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |