Braddon, 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 Braddon.
| Locality | Braddon |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.26922 |
| Longitude | 149.13527 |
| Population | 6,238 |
| Density | 4186.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 582 m |
| Postcode | 2612 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 1 km north-northeast |
Braddon is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,238. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 4186.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 582 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1 km north-northeast of Canberra. Braddon is located at 35.2692°S, 149.1353°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2612.
Braddon hums with a particular kind of urban rhythm, a vibrant pulse set against the backdrop of the ACT’s gentle, rolling hills. It lies 79.4 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 223°T), and is situated 14.6 km north-north-east of Kambah. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crispness that hints at the open spaces beyond the immediate cityscape, a subtle perfume of eucalypt mingling with the exhaust of passing vehicles. The streetscapes are a thoughtful arrangement of modern architecture and established dwellings, many with their own small, meticulously tended gardens where native shrubs and colourful flowers compete for space. The light, when it catches the polished surfaces of buildings or filters through the leaves of mature trees lining the avenues, casts a warm, golden hue, softening the edges of the built environment and lending a sense of quiet permanence to the locale.
The story of Braddon is intrinsically linked to the planned development of Canberra, emerging as a significant residential and commercial centre in the latter half of the 20th century. Its character is shaped by a diverse local economy, a blend of retail, professional services, and hospitality, drawing people from across the capital for work and leisure. Within its boundaries, one finds a concentration of businesses that contribute to the city's distinctive flavour, from independent bookstores to bustling cafes that form the social heart of the neighbourhood. The careful planning that underpins Braddon ensures a sense of interconnectedness, with pedestrian-friendly pathways and accessible amenities fostering a community spirit that is both lively and understated, a living testament to a vision of urban life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Braddon, 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 Braddon.
Detailed location data for Braddon includes the postcode (2612), 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 Braddon 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. |