Crace, 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 Crace.
| Locality | Crace |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.20354 |
| Longitude | 149.10724 |
| Population | 4,419 |
| Density | 2662.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 610 m |
| Postcode | 2911 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 9 km north-northwest |
Crace is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,419. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 2662.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 610 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km north-northwest of Canberra. Crace is located at 35.2035°S, 149.1072°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2911.
Crace unfolds across a gently rolling landscape, its suburban sprawl a deliberate counterpoint to the ancient, weathered hills that form its western horizon. It lies 76.1 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 228°T), and is situated 3.6 km south of Ngunnawal. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the manicured lawns and modern homes, softening the sharp lines of architecture. Streets are lined with established eucalypts, their rough bark a tactile reminder of the native bushland that still whispers at the edges of this planned community. The air, especially after a spring shower, carries a clean, earthy scent, mingled with the fainter perfume of flowering shrubs that punctuate the residential blocks.
This district of Crace, like much of the Canberra region, holds a relatively recent chapter in a much older story, its development a testament to careful urban planning that sought to integrate modern living with the natural contours of the land. While agriculture once dominated this area, with sheep grazing the very paddocks that now host schools and shopping centres, the focus has shifted decisively towards residential growth and local amenities. The economic heartbeat of Crace is now found in its bustling commercial centre, a hub of everyday commerce that serves a growing population, and in the services sector that supports this expanding populace. It is a place where the past is a quiet undercurrent, and the present is a vibrant, evolving community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crace, 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 Crace.
Detailed location data for Crace includes the postcode (2911), 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 Crace 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. |