Phillip, 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 Phillip.
| Locality | Phillip |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.34669 |
| Longitude | 149.09157 |
| Population | 3,079 |
| Density | 1217.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 596 m |
| Postcode | 2606 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 8 km south-southwest |
Phillip is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,079. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 1217.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 596 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km south-southwest of Canberra. Phillip is located at 35.3467°S, 149.0916°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2606.
Phillip unfolds across a landscape where the earth, a rich ochre under the sharp Australian sun, rolls with a gentle, almost hesitant, grace. It lies 88.5 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 221°T), and is situated 5.1 km north-north-east of Kambah. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a place where the sky feels vast and the air carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of eucalypts. Distant hills, their crests softened by a haze that often hangs in the afternoon light, mark the horizon, giving the impression of a land that has settled into its own quiet rhythm. The scrubby growth, a hardy collection of native shrubs and grasses, clings tenaciously to the soil, a testament to the resilience of life in this sun-drenched corner of the Territory.
The story of Phillip is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its early days marked by sheep grazing and the expansive ambition of settlers pushing outwards. While the land still bears the imprint of those early days, a shift has occurred, with a growing focus on specialised agriculture and a burgeoning appreciation for its natural beauty driving a modest tourism industry. This evolution has infused Phillip with a character that is both grounded in its agricultural roots and open to new possibilities, a place where the quiet hum of rural life coexists with the steady presence of institutions that draw people from further afield, creating a unique blend of tradition and progress.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Phillip, 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 Phillip.
Detailed location data for Phillip includes the postcode (2606), 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 Phillip 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. |