Chifley, 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 Chifley.
| Locality | Chifley |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.35347 |
| Longitude | 149.07795 |
| Population | 2,358 |
| Density | 1464.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 621 m |
| Postcode | 2606 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 9 km south-southwest |
Chifley is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,358. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 1464.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 621 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km south-southwest of Canberra. Chifley is located at 35.3535°S, 149.0779°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2606.
Chifley sits where the Canberra plains begin their gentle climb towards the Brindabella Ranges. It lies 89.9 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 221°T), and is situated 3.9 km north-north-east of Kambah. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a rolling expanse where the sky seems to hold a particular, luminous quality, especially as the day wanes. The air, often carrying the clean scent of eucalypt, whispers through the scattered stands of native trees, a subtle rustle that is the dominant soundscape. The terrain itself is defined by broad, open spaces interspersed with the occasional cluster of homes, suggesting a quiet, deliberate expansion rather than a sprawling sprawl. The very character of Chifley is one of understated openness, a place where the horizon feels both vast and accessible.
The history of Chifley is intricately linked to the development of Canberra as a planned capital, its growth a reflection of the nation's burgeoning identity. Originally part of pastoral leases, the land has transitioned from sheep grazing to a more diversified local economy, with a growing presence in service industries and a strong connection to the administrative heart of the ACT. The name itself honours Ben Chifley, a significant figure in Australian political history, a nod to the wider national narrative that underpins this Canberra suburb. Evidence of its more recent past can be seen in the carefully planned residential developments, each street laid out with a clear purpose, yet the older stands of gum trees, remnants of a wilder past, still hold their ground, offering a quiet dignity against the modern architecture.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chifley, 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 Chifley.
Detailed location data for Chifley includes the postcode (2606), 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 Chifley 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. |