Ngunnawal, 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 Ngunnawal.
| Locality | Ngunnawal |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.17138 |
| Longitude | 149.10775 |
| Population | 10,957 |
| Density | 2633.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 637 m |
| Postcode | 2913 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 12 km north |
Ngunnawal is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of 10,957. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km², giving a population density of about 2633.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 637 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km north of Canberra. Ngunnawal is located at 35.1714°S, 149.1078°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2913.
Ngunnawal unfolds across a landscape of gentle, sun-baked slopes, where hardy native grasses carpet the terrain and scattered eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, punctuate the horizon. It lies 73.7 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 230°T), and is situated 5.3 km west-north-west of Harrison. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the resinous perfume of the gum trees, especially potent in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, hazy shadows that soften the contours of the land. The character of Ngunnawal is one of quiet resilience, a place where the expansive sky seems to press down on the earth, and the distant hum of Canberra is a faint murmur against the rustle of leaves and the occasional call of a kookaburra. Even in the settled suburbs, the wildness of the surrounding country feels close, a constant reminder of the ancient rhythms of this part of the continent.
The history of Ngunnawal is intrinsically tied to the broader development of the Australian Capital Territory, a carefully planned precinct emerging from the fertile agricultural lands that once dominated this region. Before Canberra’s establishment, this area was part of the traditional country of Indigenous peoples, and echoes of that deep connection can still be felt in the enduring spirit of the land. The local economy, while now largely residential, retains a connection to its pastoral past, with remnants of farming and grazing operations visible in the topography and the enduring presence of livestock on neighbouring properties. Ngunnawal's distinctive character lies in its suburban embrace of the natural world, a deliberate design choice that integrates parklands and natural corridors, allowing residents to experience the changing colours of the seasons and the subtle shifts in light that mark the passage of time.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ngunnawal, 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 Ngunnawal.
Detailed location data for Ngunnawal includes the postcode (2913), 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 Ngunnawal 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. |