Latham, 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 Latham.
| Locality | Latham |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.21664 |
| Longitude | 149.03054 |
| Population | 3,574 |
| Density | 1276.4 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 567 m |
| Postcode | 2615 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 12 km northwest |
Latham is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,574. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 1276.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 567 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km northwest of Canberra. Latham is located at 35.2166°S, 149.0305°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2615.
Latham rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, where the sky seems to press down with an almost palpable weight, particularly in the late afternoon when the light turns a soft, honeyed gold. It lies 82.4 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 230°T), and is situated 8.6 km south-west of Ngunnawal. The landscape is a study in muted greens and ochres; rolling hills, softened by a thin veil of distance, give way to flatter expanses dotted with the sturdy, resilient forms of eucalyptus trees. The air, when the wind carries it, can sometimes bear the faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild grasses, a testament to the land's enduring, unhurried character.
The history of Latham is largely one of quiet settlement and agricultural endeavour, its early days shaped by the sturdy determination of those who sought to coax a living from this often-austere terrain. For generations, sheep have grazed these pastures, their wool a significant contribution to the local economy, alongside the cultivation of grains that stretch across the horizon in ordered rows. While not a hub of grand industry, Latham’s strength lies in its steadfast connection to the land, a character reflected in the unpretentious buildings and the measured pace of life that unfolds here, a subtle, almost imperceptible rhythm carrying the imprint of its pastoral heritage.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Latham, 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 Latham.
Detailed location data for Latham 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 Latham 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. |