Mckellar, 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 Mckellar.
| Locality | Mckellar |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.21744 |
| Longitude | 149.07576 |
| Population | 2,673 |
| Density | 1895.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 599 m |
| Postcode | 2617 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 9 km northwest |
Mckellar is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,673. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 1895.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 599 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km northwest of Canberra. Mckellar is located at 35.2174°S, 149.0758°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2617.
Mckellar exists as a quiet sprawl of homes and paddocks, where the land begins its gentle, almost imperceptible tilt towards the broader plains. It lies 79.3 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 228°T), and is situated 5.9 km south-south-west of Ngunnawal. The character of Mckellar is etched into the broad, sweeping skies and the tenacious resilience of the eucalypts that stand sentinel along the property boundaries. Here, the air carries the dry scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers, a subtle fragrance that intensifies with the heat of the afternoon. The landscape is a study in muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the stark white of ghost gums and the deep shadow cast by weathered fences. The silence here is not empty, but rather a rich tapestry of insect hums, the distant bleating of sheep, and the whisper of wind through dry grasses.
The history of Mckellar is entwined with the early pastoral leases that once dominated this stretch of country, a legacy still visible in the sturdy, old farmhouses and the well-worn tracks that crisscross the terrain. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong connection to the land, with grazing properties still forming the backbone of its prosperity, alongside a growing number of small businesses catering to the neighbouring centres. Mckellar’s distinctive charm lies in its unhurried pace; life unfolds with a natural cadence, unburdened by the frantic urgency of larger settlements. The quality of light at dusk is particularly noteworthy, as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the western sky in hues of rose and gold, a daily spectacle that imbues the landscape with a profound, almost spiritual beauty.
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Detailed location data for Mckellar includes the postcode (2617), 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 Mckellar 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. |