Kambah, 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 Kambah.
| Locality | Kambah |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.38646 |
| Longitude | 149.06274 |
| Population | 14,900 |
| Density | 1318.6 /km² |
| Area | 11.3 km² |
| Elevation | 596 m |
| Postcode | 2902 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 13 km south-southwest |
Kambah is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of 14,900. The locality covers an area of 11.3 km², giving a population density of about 1318.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 596 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km south-southwest of Canberra. Kambah is located at 35.3865°S, 149.0627°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2902.
Kambah unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the dry grasses of the Australian Capital Territory shimmer under a vast, ever-changing sky. It lies 93.5 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 220°T), and is situated 8.8 km west-south-west of Jerrabomberra. The air here carries the scent of eucalypt and the distant murmur of traffic, a constant reminder of its proximity to a larger urban centre, yet Kambah retains its own quiet character. The terrain slopes and dips, creating natural amphitheaters for suburban life, and the late afternoon sun often paints the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, soft shadows across manicured lawns and established gum trees. The very texture of the land, a mix of rich, red earth and scattered stones, speaks of its ancient geological past, a foundation upon which modern life has been carefully built.
The history of Kambah is intrinsically linked to the planned development of Canberra, emerging as a significant suburb in the latter half of the 20th century. Its establishment was part of a vision to accommodate a growing population, and the local economy, while not defined by a single industry, thrives on its role as a residential hub, supporting a vibrant network of local businesses and services. The presence of numerous parks and reserves, such as the extensive Kambah Nature Reserve, offers residents ample opportunity to connect with the natural environment, a feature that contributes to the suburb's relaxed, family-friendly feel. This integration of natural beauty with suburban living is a hallmark of Kambah, where the rhythm of daily life is punctuated by the calls of native birds and the quiet hum of a community at ease.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kambah, 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 Kambah.
Detailed location data for Kambah includes the postcode (2902), 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 Kambah 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. |