Kingston, 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 Kingston.
| Locality | Kingston |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.31439 |
| Longitude | 149.1465 |
| Population | 4,288 |
| Density | 3062.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 562 m |
| Postcode | 2604 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 4 km south-southeast |
Kingston is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,288. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 3062.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 562 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km south-southeast of Canberra. Kingston is located at 35.3144°S, 149.1465°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2604.
Kingston rests in a hollow of rolling hills, a landscape painted in muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the silver flash of distant water. It lies 82.5 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 220°T), and is situated 11.0 km north-east of Kambah. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the resinous perfume of eucalypts that cling to the slopes. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the paddocks, imbuing the scene with a quiet, contemplative stillness. The land itself feels ancient, a patient witness to the slow unfolding of seasons, its contours shaped by forces far older than human memory.
The story of Kingston is one of agricultural endeavour and quiet resilience, a legacy etched into the very character of the place. For generations, sheep have grazed these hills, their wool a vital thread in the local economy, their presence a familiar sight against the ochre soil. The heritage of farming is evident in the scattered woolsheds and the weathered fences that trace the boundaries of old holdings, each telling a silent story of hard work and connection to the land. While the agricultural roots remain strong, Kingston has also seen a gentle diversification, with small vineyards now dotting the neighbouring valleys, their vines reaching towards the clear, wide sky. The spirit of Kingston is one of understated purpose, a community that finds its strength in the enduring rhythms of the earth and the quiet hum of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kingston, 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 Kingston.
Detailed location data for Kingston includes the postcode (2604), 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 Kingston 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. |