Fadden, 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 Fadden.
| Locality | Fadden |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.4032 |
| Longitude | 149.11663 |
| Population | 2,847 |
| Density | 912.5 /km² |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Elevation | 642 m |
| Postcode | 2904 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 14 km south |
Fadden is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,847. The locality covers an area of 3.1 km², giving a population density of about 912.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 642 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km south of Canberra. Fadden is located at 35.4032°S, 149.1166°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2904.
Fadden unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle slope of the land, where broad skies meet rolling country. It lies 91.9 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 217°T), and is situated 5.2 km east-south-east of Kambah. The air here carries a faint, dry scent of eucalypt and sun-baked earth, a constant reminder of the continent's vastness. Patches of native grasses, tinged with the ochre hues of the Australian soil, stretch towards horizons punctuated by the occasional cluster of hardy trees. The quality of light, particularly as the day begins to wane, casts long, soft shadows that lend a quiet dignity to the terrain, highlighting the subtle contours of the land. Even the wind seems to move with a deliberate, unhurried pace, whispering through the dry vegetation.
The character of Fadden is deeply intertwined with its history as a place of rural endeavour and as a growing residential centre within the broader Canberra region. For generations, the land surrounding Fadden was tended by those who understood the cycles of the seasons and the demands of livestock, a legacy reflected in the scattered farmsteads and paddocks that still define the periphery. Today, while its economy is increasingly anchored by its role as a suburb, the echoes of that pastoral past remain, a subtle undercurrent to the modern rhythm of daily life. It’s a place where the expansive feeling of the countryside still brushes against the edges of suburban development, creating a unique sense of space and connection to the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fadden, 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 Fadden.
Detailed location data for Fadden includes the postcode (2904), 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 Fadden 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. |