Flynn, 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 Flynn.
| Locality | Flynn |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.20618 |
| Longitude | 149.04214 |
| Population | 3,256 |
| Density | 1596.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 588 m |
| Postcode | 2615 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 12 km northwest |
Flynn is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,256. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 1596.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 588 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km northwest of Canberra. Flynn is located at 35.2062°S, 149.0421°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2615.
Flynn rests in a broad, shallow valley, where the land begins its slow climb towards the distant Brindabella Range. It lies 80.8 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 230°T), and is situated 7.1 km west-south-west of Ngunnawal. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling expanse, a patchwork of emerald paddocks and stands of grey-green eucalypts that give the air a dry, clean scent. Flocks of sheep, like scattered tufts of wool, graze contentedly on the slopes, their presence a quiet punctuation to the expansive vistas. The sky above is vast and often a brilliant, startling blue, a canvas that can shift dramatically with the passage of weather fronts, casting fleeting shadows across the landscape. Even on a still day, there’s a subtle whisper of wind through the native grasses, a constant, murmuring soundtrack to life in Flynn.
The history of Flynn is deeply entwined with the pastoral legacy of the region, its earliest days marked by sheep stations and the enduring rhythm of the land. While no grand industries define Flynn today, its economy retains a quiet strength in agriculture and grazing, a continuation of traditions that have shaped the character of this place for generations. Travellers passing through might notice the sturdy, unpretentious farmhouses, their iron roofs gleaming under the Canberra sun, a testament to the practical resilience of its inhabitants. The local school and a handful of essential services form the heart of Flynn, fostering a close-knit community where neighbours know each other by name and a shared understanding of the land underpins daily life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Flynn, 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 Flynn.
Detailed location data for Flynn 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 Flynn 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. |