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| Locality | Florey |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.22669 |
| Longitude | 149.04812 |
| Population | 4,690 |
| Density | 1699.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 592 m |
| Postcode | 2615 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 10 km northwest |
Florey is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,690. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 1699.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 592 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km northwest of Canberra. Florey is located at 35.2267°S, 149.0481°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2615.
Florey lies at the foot of a gentle rise, its streets tracing the contours of the land as it slopes towards the broad, open sky of the ACT. It lies 81.9 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 229°T), and is situated 8.2 km south-west of Ngunnawal. The air here carries a dry, crisp quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when the sunlight slants across the low-set houses and the scattered eucalypts, painting the lawns in shades of pale gold. Mown grass, the scent of which mingles with the subtle perfume of flowering bottlebrush and the distant hum of traffic, forms the immediate landscape, a cultivated skin over the underlying earth. The character of Florey is one of quiet domesticity, of families making their lives in a planned environment, where the edges of bushland are never far from view, offering a constant, subtle reminder of the wilder country that lies just beyond the suburban fringe.
Established as part of Canberra's planned expansion, Florey's development reflects a mid-to-late 20th-century vision for suburban living, with a focus on accessibility and green spaces. The local economy, like much of the ACT, is primarily service-based, with residents often commuting to the larger employment centres of the city, though local shops and services provide a convenient hub for daily needs. A distinctive feature of Florey is its proximity to significant natural and recreational areas, drawing visitors and locals alike to explore the walking trails and open landscapes that define this part of the territory. The suburb’s name itself honours Sir Howard Florey, a Nobel laureate, underscoring the ACT's connection to scientific and intellectual pursuits, a quiet legacy woven into the fabric of this particular corner of the capital.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Florey, 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 Florey.
Detailed location data for Florey includes the postcode (2615), 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 Florey 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. |