Franklin, 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 Franklin.
| Locality | Franklin |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.19787 |
| Longitude | 149.14368 |
| Population | 6,324 |
| Density | 2749.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 611 m |
| Postcode | 2913 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 9 km north |
Franklin is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,324. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 2749.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 611 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km north of Canberra. Franklin is located at 35.1979°S, 149.1437°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2913.
Franklin sits cradled in a gentle fold of the Canberra landscape, a place where the rolling hills, clad in a mosaic of pasture and native bushland, meet the clear, cool waters of the Murrumbidgee River. It lies 73.3 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 226°T), and is situated 4.4 km south-east of Ngunnawal. The air here often carries the clean, crisp scent of eucalypt, a subtle perfume that mingles with the fainter, sweeter notes of cultivated gardens in the warmer months. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a mellow, almost honeyed quality, casting long, soft shadows across the undulating terrain, giving the entire scene a peaceful, settled character. The houses, many of them solid brick or rendered constructions, seem to belong to the land, their roofs reflecting the pale blue of the sky, their gardens spilling over low stone walls.
Historically, Franklin's story is intertwined with the development of Canberra, serving as a crucial agricultural and pastoral hub that supplied the burgeoning capital. The broad acres surrounding Franklin were once dominated by sheep and cattle grazing, a legacy still visible in the scattered woolsheds and the enduring presence of livestock on the land. While the immediate focus has shifted, with many of the larger holdings giving way to residential development and smaller lifestyle properties, a connection to the land persists. The Murrumbidgee River, a constant presence, has always been a source of life and sustenance, its banks now a popular destination for recreation, reflecting a modern economy that balances its historical roots with a growing appreciation for natural amenity and a desire for a tranquil, yet connected, way of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Franklin, 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 Franklin.
Detailed location data for Franklin includes the postcode (2913), 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 Franklin 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. |