Reid, 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 Reid.
| Locality | Reid |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.2826 |
| Longitude | 149.14235 |
| Population | 1,590 |
| Density | 1656.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Elevation | 572 m |
| Postcode | 2612 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 1 km east |
Reid is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,590. The locality covers an area of 1.0 km², giving a population density of about 1656.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 572 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1 km east of Canberra. Reid is located at 35.2826°S, 149.1423°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2612.
Reid unfurls across a gentle incline, its residential streets lined with mature trees that cast shifting patterns of sunlight onto neatly kept lawns. It lies 80.1 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 221°T), and is situated 13.6 km north-north-east of Kambah. The landscape here is a study in subtle contours, where the land slopes with a quiet grace towards the distant promise of the Molonglo River valley. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a crispness, a breath drawn from the surrounding bushland, and the colour of the sky as dusk approaches can deepen to a bruised lavender, a fleeting beauty that settles over the rooftops. The character of Reid is one of serene domesticity, a place where the cadence of daily life moves with a deliberate, unhurried ease, marked by the distant chime of school bells and the murmur of lawnmowers on a Saturday morning.
The history of Reid is interwoven with the ambitious planning that shaped much of the Australian Capital Territory, a deliberate creation designed for purpose and efficiency. Originally conceived as a residential precinct, its development saw the careful cultivation of its landscape, a conscious effort to blend urban living with the natural environment. The local economy, while not dominated by a single industry, draws strength from its proximity to the federal institutions and the bustling commercial centres of Canberra, acting as a comfortable dormitory suburb for many who work in the nation's capital. Reid’s distinctive character is also shaped by its established streetscapes, a testament to decades of growth, where the original architectural styles mingle with more contemporary additions, creating a visual dialogue across time and reflecting the enduring appeal of this well-loved part of Canberra.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Reid, 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 Reid.
Detailed location data for Reid includes the postcode (2612), 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 Reid 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. |