Jerrabomberra, 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 Jerrabomberra.
| Locality | Jerrabomberra |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.36644 |
| Longitude | 149.1567 |
| Population | 9,240 |
| Density | 239.1 /km² |
| Area | 38.6 km² |
| Elevation | 618 m |
| Postcode | 2609 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 10 km south-southeast |
Jerrabomberra is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,240. The locality covers an area of 38.6 km², giving a population density of about 239.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 618 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km south-southeast of Canberra. Jerrabomberra is located at 35.3664°S, 149.1567°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2609.
Jerrabomberra unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad valleys, where the Australian Capital Territory meets the rolling country towards the south-east. It lies 86.5 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 217°T), and is situated 8.8 km east-north-east of Kambah. The air here, particularly in the early mornings, carries a crispness that hints at the higher country nearby, a refreshing clarity that sharpens the colours of the native grasses and scattered eucalypts. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clear skies, washes the terrain in a warm, golden hue, illuminating the textures of the land and the quiet dignity of the scattered homesteads. The distant silhouette of the Brindabella Ranges often forms a dramatic backdrop, a constant reminder of the wilder country that frames this more settled expanse.
The story of Jerrabomberra is a quiet unfolding, a progression from pastoral land to the burgeoning residential areas that now define its character. Historically, these lands were part of a broader agricultural and grazing hinterland supporting Canberra, where sheep and cattle were once king. While the broadacre farming has largely receded, the echoes of that rural past remain in the names of some estates and the enduring connection many residents feel to the land. The local economy has shifted, with a growing reliance on services and retail that cater to the expanding population, yet there’s a lingering sense of proportion, a pace of life that hasn’t quite surrendered to the frantic rush of larger centres. Jerrabomberra retains a distinctive feel, a place where the urban fringe meets the enduring spirit of the Australian countryside.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Jerrabomberra, 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 Jerrabomberra.
Detailed location data for Jerrabomberra 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 Jerrabomberra 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. |