Evatt, 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 Evatt.
| Locality | Evatt |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.21106 |
| Longitude | 149.07128 |
| Population | 5,187 |
| Density | 1711.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 600 m |
| Postcode | 2617 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 9 km northwest |
Evatt is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,187. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 1711.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 600 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km northwest of Canberra. Evatt is located at 35.2111°S, 149.0713°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2617.
Evatt sits where the Australian Capital Territory begins to unfurl, a suburb of Canberra embraced by rolling hills that soften the edges of the landscape. It lies 79.1 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 229°T), and is situated 5.5 km south-west of Ngunnawal. The streets here are lined with mature trees, their leaves a vibrant green in the warmer months and a fiery spectacle of red and gold as autumn approaches, casting dappled shadows on well-tended lawns. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a crispness that hints at the higher altitude, a refreshing counterpoint to the sometimes relentless Canberra sun. Open spaces and parks are a defining feature, interspersed with homes that speak of a settled, family-oriented existence, a quiet hum of suburban life unfolding beneath a vast, often startlingly blue sky.
The development of Evatt, like much of Canberra's northern suburbs, is a story of planned growth from the latter half of the 20th century, designed to accommodate a burgeoning population drawn to the nation's capital. Its character is deeply intertwined with Canberra’s identity as a purpose-built city, where the surrounding natural environment is as much a part of its appeal as its administrative function. While no specific industries define Evatt itself, its residents contribute to the broader economy of Canberra, with many commuting to the city's centre for work in government, education, and other service sectors. The proximity to natural reserves and the expansive nature of the ACT landscape means that the feeling of being connected to the land, even within a suburban setting, remains a quiet but persistent element of life in Evatt.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Evatt, 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 Evatt.
Detailed location data for Evatt includes the postcode (2617), 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 Evatt 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. |