Narrabundah, 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 Narrabundah.
| Locality | Narrabundah |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.3351 |
| Longitude | 149.14889 |
| Population | 6,166 |
| Density | 1507.6 /km² |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 583 m |
| Postcode | 2604 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 6 km south-southeast |
Narrabundah is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,166. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km², giving a population density of about 1507.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 583 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km south-southeast of Canberra. Narrabundah is located at 35.3351°S, 149.1489°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2604.
Narrabundah unfolds across a gently rolling landscape, a tapestry of suburban greenery punctuated by the distinctive Canberra red brick that seems to absorb the soft, diffused light of the inland plateau. It lies 84.2 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 219°T), and is situated 9.7 km north-east of Kambah. Low-slung homes, their roofs a medley of terracotta and grey, are cradled by mature trees – eucalypts that whisper in the breeze and deciduous varieties that paint the streets in autumn's fiery hues. The air here carries a clean, crisp quality, especially in the early morning, hinting at the vast, open spaces that lie beyond the urban fringe. Wide avenues, lined with neat gardens and the occasional splash of vibrant native flowers, create a sense of calm and order, a quiet hum of domesticity that defines the character of Narrabundah.
This locality, like much of Canberra, owes its existence to the grand vision of Walter Burley Griffin, its planned layout a testament to early 20th-century urban design principles. While not boasting the dramatic geological formations of other regions, Narrabundah's terrain subtly guides the eye towards the distant Brindabella Ranges, their blue-grey silhouettes a constant, reassuring presence on the horizon. The area's economic pulse has historically been tied to the administrative functions of the burgeoning capital, fostering a stable, service-oriented base. Narrabundah is a place where the echoes of its planned genesis can still be felt, a suburb that has matured with grace, its character shaped by thoughtful development and the enduring beauty of its natural setting.
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Detailed location data for Narrabundah 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 Narrabundah 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. |