Red Hill, 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 Red Hill.
| Locality | Red Hill |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.33297 |
| Longitude | 149.1233 |
| Population | 3,085 |
| Density | 633.5 /km² |
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Elevation | 638 m |
| Postcode | 2603 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 6 km south |
Red Hill is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,085. The locality covers an area of 4.9 km², giving a population density of about 633.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 638 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km south of Canberra. Red Hill is located at 35.3330°S, 149.1233°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2603.
Red Hill rises as a gentle, sun-kissed prominence, a verdant shoulder against the broader sweep of the Australian Capital Territory's landscape. It lies 85.5 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 220°T), and is situated 8.1 km north-east of Kambah. The air here carries a clean, dry scent of eucalypt and dry grasses, a perfume that deepens with the afternoon heat. Rolling slopes, softened by the passage of countless seasons, are often painted in the muted greens and ochres of native vegetation, interspersed with the more structured lines of cultivated fields. The sky above is vast, a boundless canvas where clouds drift with a stately, unhurried pace, and the light at dusk often bleeds into a remarkable spectrum of soft golds and deep purples, bathing the hills in a fleeting, ephemeral glow.
The history of Red Hill is intrinsically tied to the pastoral endeavours that shaped the region, with land grants and grazing leases laying the groundwork for its eventual development. While not a centre of heavy industry, the local economy has historically drawn strength from its agricultural roots, with sheep and cattle farming contributing to the enduring character of the countryside. The presence of the nearby national capital has also influenced Red Hill, fostering a blend of rural tranquility and access to urban amenities, making it a desirable place for those seeking a connection to the land without complete isolation. This particular locality, Red Hill, retains a sense of its agricultural heritage, a quiet testament to the enduring relationship between the people and the earth they tend.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Red Hill, 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 Red Hill.
Detailed location data for Red Hill includes the postcode (2603), 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 Red Hill 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. |