Holt, 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 Holt.
| Locality | Holt |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.22455 |
| Longitude | 149.01404 |
| Population | 4,524 |
| Density | 1370.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 576 m |
| Postcode | 2615 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 12 km west-northwest |
Holt is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,524. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 1370.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 576 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km west-northwest of Canberra. Holt is located at 35.2246°S, 149.0140°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2615.
Holt presents a landscape of rolling hills, where the ochre-coloured earth meets a sky often painted in hues of pale blue or bruised purple at dusk. It lies 84.1 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 230°T), and is situated 10.4 km south-west of Ngunnawal. The terrain is a mosaic of cleared paddocks, their grassy surfaces rippling in the breeze, interspersed with stands of hardy eucalypts whose silvery leaves catch the light. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of bushland, a subtle perfume that hints at the vastness beyond the immediate surroundings, and the quiet hum of cicadas forms a constant, almost meditative soundtrack to the unfolding day.
The character of Holt is deeply entwined with its agricultural past, a legacy evident in the weathered fences and the broad, open spaces that still define its surrounds. While grazing and sheep farming were once the primary drivers of its economy, a gradual shift has seen a diversification, with smaller lifestyle blocks and a growing appreciation for the region’s natural beauty attracting new residents. Holt's proximity to larger centres has also fostered a unique rhythm of life; a place where the quietude of the countryside blends with the conveniences of modern living, creating a distinctive sense of place for those who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Holt, 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 Holt.
Detailed location data for Holt includes the postcode (2615), 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 Holt 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. |