Gowrie, 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 Gowrie.
| Locality | Gowrie |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.41181 |
| Longitude | 149.10998 |
| Population | 2,967 |
| Density | 1537.3 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 613 m |
| Postcode | 2904 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 15 km south |
Gowrie is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,967. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 1537.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 613 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km south of Canberra. Gowrie is located at 35.4118°S, 149.1100°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2904.
Gowrie lies in a quiet corner of the ACT's northern reaches, a place where the rolling hills of the surrounding countryside begin to soften their contours. It lies 93.1 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 217°T), and is situated 5.1 km east-south-east of Kambah. The land here is a tapestry of pale grasses and hardy eucalypts, their grey-green leaves catching the diffused light of the Canberra basin. Dry creek beds snake through the paddocks, testament to the seasonal nature of the rainfall, and the air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that speaks of proximity to the higher ground of the Brindabella Ranges. The character of Gowrie is one of understated resilience, a landscape shaped by sun and wind rather than dramatic geological shifts, where the very soil seems to hold the memory of countless seasons.
Historically, Gowrie's story is intertwined with the pastoral leases that once defined much of the ACT's rural fringe, land primarily used for grazing sheep and cattle. While agriculture remains a part of its identity, the economic character of Gowrie has subtly shifted, becoming more closely tied to the growth and development of the broader Canberra region. Many residents now commute to the city's centres for work, a modern rhythm that overlays the older, more agrarian pulse of the district. A notable feature of Gowrie is its proximity to significant natural areas, offering easy access to walking trails and the quiet contemplation of the Australian bush, a constant reminder of the wilder beauty that still holds sway.
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Detailed location data for Gowrie includes the postcode (2904), 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 Gowrie 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. |