Scullin, 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 Scullin.
| Locality | Scullin |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.23438 |
| Longitude | 149.04014 |
| Population | 2,851 |
| Density | 1993.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 608 m |
| Postcode | 2614 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 10 km west-northwest |
Scullin is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,851. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 1993.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 608 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km west-northwest of Canberra. Scullin is located at 35.2344°S, 149.0401°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2614.
Scullin lies cradled by the gentle, rolling hills that define the northern reaches of Canberra. It lies 83.0 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 229°T), and is situated 9.3 km south-west of Ngunnawal. The landscape here is a muted symphony of greens and browns, punctuated by the hardy, native eucalypts whose silver-green leaves shimmer in the frequent Canberra sun. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent of earth and wattle, a fragrance that clings to the skin and whispers of wide-open spaces. The streets of Scullin are lined with established trees, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, and the houses, mostly brick and tile, possess a quiet solidity, settled into their plots as if they've always belonged. Even the distant hum of traffic from the arterial roads feels softened here, absorbed by the scrubby hills and the broad, pale blue sky.
The history of Scullin is intrinsically linked to the planned growth of Canberra, conceived as a suburb to house the growing workforce of the burgeoning national capital. Its development in the latter half of the 20th century saw it absorb the practicalities of suburban living, with a focus on schools and local amenities that still define its character. The local economy, while not driven by a single industry, benefits from its position within the wider Canberra ecosystem, providing services and housing for a diverse population. The nearby nature reserves offer a tangible connection to the country, a reminder of the pastoral heritage that once dominated this region, with paddocks giving way to housing estates and the occasional remnant of dry stone walls hinting at earlier land use. Scullin's distinctiveness lies in its unassuming nature, a place where the rhythm of everyday life unfolds with a quiet predictability, underscored by the enduring presence of the natural landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Scullin, 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 Scullin.
Detailed location data for Scullin includes the postcode (2614), 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 Scullin 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. |