Forde, 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 Forde.
| Locality | Forde |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.16702 |
| Longitude | 149.14419 |
| Population | 4,231 |
| Density | 2203.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 644 m |
| Postcode | 2914 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 13 km north |
Forde is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,231. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 2203.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 644 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km north of Canberra. Forde is located at 35.1670°S, 149.1442°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2914.
Forde sits in a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling hills that characterize the broader Canberra region, where the earth dips and rises in soft contours. It lies 70.9 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 228°T), and is situated 3.3 km east of Ngunnawal. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of dry grass and the distant, earthy scent of grazing livestock, a quiet perfume that hangs in the stillness. Mature eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of grey and russet, punctuate the skyline, their branches reaching towards a sky that often shifts through shades of pale blue to bruised lavender as the day draws to a close. The terrain itself is a study in muted greens and ochres, a palette that shifts with the seasons, from the vibrant new growth of spring to the parched, sun-baked hues of summer.
The story of Forde is one of adaptation and quiet growth, reflecting the pastoral heritage of the surrounding lands. For generations, this country has supported sheep and cattle, a legacy evident in the scattered farmhouses and the weathered fences that still trace property lines across the undulating terrain. The local economy, while evolving, retains echoes of its agricultural roots, now interwoven with residential development that draws families seeking a connection to this more open, expansive way of life. Forde’s character is that of a place that respects its past while embracing the present, a locality where the rhythm of daily life is measured not by the frantic pace of a metropolis, but by the steady progression of the sun and the changing colours of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Forde, 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 Forde.
Detailed location data for Forde includes the postcode (2914), 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 Forde 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. |