Gilmore, 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 Gilmore.
| Locality | Gilmore |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.41492 |
| Longitude | 149.13775 |
| Population | 2,701 |
| Density | 1286.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 663 m |
| Postcode | 2905 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 15 km south |
Gilmore is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,701. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 1286.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 663 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km south of Canberra. Gilmore is located at 35.4149°S, 149.1378°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2905.
Gilmore lies cradled by the gentle sweep of rolling country, where the ochre earth meets a sky that often blazes with an intense, clear blue. It lies 91.8 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 216°T), and is situated 7.5 km east-south-east of Kambah. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradients, a patchwork of paddocks stitched together by the silvery threads of dry creek beds and the darker green punctuation of scattered gum trees. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry warmth, tinged with the scent of sun-baked grass and the faint, sweet perfume of flowering native shrubs. The land feels ancient, worn smooth by countless seasons, its contours whispering of a slower, more deliberate time.
The history of Gilmore is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of the land and those who worked it. For generations, this has been a place of quiet endeavour, its economy shaped by the sturdy backbone of sheep and cattle grazing. The wool sheds and farm gates, weathered by sun and wind, are quiet testaments to the resilience of its people. While not a hub of industry, Gilmore possesses a distinct character, a self-sufficient spirit that resonates in the unhurried pace of daily life and the genuine warmth of its inhabitants. The local hall, a simple timber structure, often becomes the centre of community life, a place where stories are shared and neighbours gather, reinforcing the deep-seated connections that define this corner of the territory.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gilmore, 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 Gilmore.
Detailed location data for Gilmore includes the postcode (2905), 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 Gilmore 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. |