Fyshwick, 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 Fyshwick.
| Locality | Fyshwick |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.32243 |
| Longitude | 149.16988 |
| Population | 53 |
| Density | 5.4 /km² |
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Elevation | 575 m |
| Postcode | 2609 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 6 km southeast |
Fyshwick is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 53. The locality covers an area of 9.8 km², giving a population density of about 5.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 575 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km southeast of Canberra. Fyshwick is located at 35.3224°S, 149.1699°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2609.
Fyshwick spreads across the gentle slopes east of Canberra, a place where the earth hums with a practical energy. It lies 81.9 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 218°T), and is situated 12.0 km north-east of Kambah. Low-slung industrial buildings, painted in shades of weathered grey and muted blues, cluster together like stoic sheep against the broad Canberra sky, their corrugated iron roofs catching the afternoon sun with a dull gleam. Beyond them, the land rolls in soft, grassy waves, occasionally broken by stands of hardy eucalypts that whisper secrets on the breeze. The air here carries a dry, sun-baked scent, a blend of dust, cut grass, and the faint, metallic tang of industry, especially noticeable when the wind shifts from the north. Evenings bring a peculiar quiet, as the day’s work winds down and a pale, diffused light settles over the landscape, softening the hard edges of the workshops and warehouses.
The character of Fyshwick is deeply rooted in its purpose as an industrial and commercial hub for the burgeoning capital. Established in the mid-20th century to house industries that needed space and accessibility, it has grown to become a vital cog in the Canberra machine, a place where goods are made, stored, and distributed. This is the engine room, where tradespeople ply their skills, from cabinetmakers crafting bespoke furniture to mechanics coaxing life back into ailing vehicles. While Fyshwick may not boast grand monuments or manicured gardens, its value lies in its straightforward functionality, the steady hum of its economy providing the backdrop to the lives of many Canberrans. The occasional bright splash of colour from a mural on a workshop wall or the vibrant display outside a garden centre offers a fleeting glimpse of artistry amidst the utilitarian landscape, a quiet testament to the people who build and shape this working heart of the territory.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fyshwick, 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 Fyshwick.
Detailed location data for Fyshwick includes the postcode (2609), 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 Fyshwick 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. |