Richardson, 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 Richardson.
| Locality | Richardson |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.42637 |
| Longitude | 149.10861 |
| Population | 2,956 |
| Density | 1313.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 609 m |
| Postcode | 2905 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 16 km south |
Richardson is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,956. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 1313.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 609 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km south of Canberra. Richardson is located at 35.4264°S, 149.1086°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2905.
Richardson rests on a gentle slope, where the ochre earth begins to soften into the rolling green of the surrounding countryside. It lies 94.4 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 216°T), and is situated 6.1 km south-east of Kambah. The air here carries the crisp, dry scent of eucalypts, a constant reminder of the bushland that presses close, its ancient gum trees standing sentinel against the vast, pale blue sky. Sunlight, often sharp and clear, catches the weathered surfaces of homes and sheds, highlighting the quiet industriousness of life lived close to the land. The terrain, a mosaic of cleared pastures and pockets of native scrub, slopes away towards indistinct horizons, a landscape that breathes with a patient, enduring spirit.
Historically, Richardson’s character was shaped by the hardy pioneers who sought to tame this country, their efforts now visible in the enduring stone fences and the scattered remnants of older farmsteads. The local economy, once heavily reliant on sheep grazing and the wool clip, has seen diversification, with a growing number of residents finding employment in nearby centres while maintaining a connection to the rural idyll. A particular pride is taken in the annual country show, a vibrant gathering that celebrates local produce and the enduring spirit of community, a colourful splash against the muted palette of everyday life. It is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather woven into the present, a quiet narrative of resilience and adaptation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Richardson, 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 Richardson.
Detailed location data for Richardson includes the postcode (2905), 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 Richardson 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. |