Amaroo, Australian Capital Territory — 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 Amaroo.
| Locality | Amaroo |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.16883 |
| Longitude | 149.12742 |
| Population | 5,628 |
| Density | 2173.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 625 m |
| Postcode | 2914 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 12 km north |
Amaroo is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,628. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 2173.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 625 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km north of Canberra. Amaroo is located at 35.1688°S, 149.1274°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2914.
Amaroo unfolds across a gentle swell of land, where the Australian Capital Territory's rolling hills begin their descent towards the more rugged terrain of the countryside. It lies 72.2 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 229°T), and is situated 1.8 km east of Ngunnawal. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of eucalypts and dry grasses, a fragrance that intensifies under the broad, pale blue sky. Patches of native bushland, a deep, dusty green, punctuate the neatly kept residential blocks, their branches often silvered by the late afternoon sun. The houses themselves are a mix of modern, clean-lined architecture and older, more established dwellings, their rooftops catching the light in a quiet mosaic. The prevailing character of Amaroo is one of calm, a sense of settled comfort where the pace of life feels deliberately measured, allowing for the enjoyment of the surrounding natural beauty.
The history of this locality is deeply intertwined with the development of Canberra and the broader pastoral traditions of the region. Originally part of extensive sheep grazing properties, the land was gradually subdivided as the capital expanded, with Amaroo emerging as a residential suburb designed to embrace the natural landscape. The local economy, while now largely driven by services and employment in the nearby national institutions, still echoes its agricultural roots, with the distant hum of tractors on neighbouring farms a familiar sound. A distinctive feature of Amaroo is its proximity to significant natural reserves, offering residents immediate access to walking trails and opportunities to observe native wildlife. The sense of community here is palpable, fostered by local parks and community centres where neighbours gather, a testament to the enduring spirit of connection that defines this pocket of the ACT.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Amaroo, Australian Capital Territory 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 Amaroo.
Detailed location data for Amaroo includes the postcode (2914), 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 Amaroo 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. |