Explore Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Deakin, ACT map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Locality | Deakin |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.31968 |
| Longitude | 149.1019 |
| Population | 2,940 |
| Density | 821.2 /km² |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Elevation | 597 m |
| Postcode | 2600 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 5 km south-southwest |
Deakin is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,940. The locality covers an area of 3.6 km², giving a population density of about 821.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 597 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km south-southwest of Canberra. Deakin is located at 35.3197°S, 149.1019°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2600.
Deakin unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the ochre earth meets a sky that often holds the soft blush of dawn or the deep indigo of dusk. It lies 85.6 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 221°T), and is situated 8.2 km north-north-east of Kambah. The prevailing character is one of quiet expanse, with residential areas interspersed with pockets of native bushland that whisper of the continent’s ancient resilience. Here, the air carries a subtle scent of dry grass and distant eucalypts, a fragrance that seems to deepen as the sun dips towards the horizon, casting long, painterly shadows across the undulating terrain. The very light seems to possess a certain clarity, a crispness that defines the edges of the hills and lends a distinct definition to the scrubby undergrowth.
Historically, Deakin's development is intrinsically linked to the growth of Canberra, its purpose evolving with the needs of the burgeoning national capital. While its direct economic roots are not in primary industries like widespread farming or mining, it has prospered as a residential hub, its character shaped by professionals and families drawn to the opportunities and lifestyle offered by its proximity to the centre. The suburb’s design reflects a deliberate planning approach, aiming for a balance between urban convenience and access to natural surroundings, a characteristic that sets Deakin apart in its thoughtful integration of human habitation with the broader geographic context. This careful consideration is evident in the well-maintained parks and the way the suburban streets gently follow the natural contours of the land, creating a sense of belonging that is both modern and deeply connected to the earth beneath.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Deakin, 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 Deakin.
Detailed location data for Deakin includes the postcode (2600), 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 Deakin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |