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| Locality | Hackett |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.24988 |
| Longitude | 149.1627 |
| Population | 2,892 |
| Density | 1498.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 611 m |
| Postcode | 2602 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 5 km northeast |
Hackett is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,892. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 1498.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 611 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km northeast of Canberra. Hackett is located at 35.2499°S, 149.1627°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2602.
Hackett rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, a landscape painted in the muted greens and ochres of the Australian Capital Territory's inner north. It lies 76.2 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 222°T), and is situated 10.1 km south-south-east of Ngunnawal. The air here carries a soft, dry scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the subtle perfume of native eucalypts, particularly noticeable in the long, golden light of late afternoon. The terrain is not dramatic, but rather a series of easy slopes and shallow valleys, where the sky feels vast and open, unburdened by dramatic peaks. The streets of Hackett are lined with established trees, their leaves rustling with a papery sound, offering dappled shade that shifts and dances across the footpaths, a quiet testament to the passage of seasons.
The history of Hackett is interwoven with the planned development of Canberra, its character shaped by the vision of a garden city. Though not an agricultural centre in its own right, Hackett's proximity to the established farmlands of the surrounding region has always lent it a sense of connection to the land, a quiet echo of pastoral life that once dominated the broader territory. The local economy, like much of Canberra, is largely driven by government services and related industries, but a distinct sense of community pervades Hackett, fostered by its well-regarded local shops and the easy accessibility of its parks and recreational spaces. The streets themselves seem to possess a quiet rhythm, a settled pace that speaks of families and neighbours sharing the everyday unfolding of life.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Hackett, Australian Capital Territory. 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 Hackett.
Detailed location data for Hackett includes the postcode (2602), 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 Hackett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |