Taylor, 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 Taylor.
| Locality | Taylor |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.14652 |
| Longitude | 149.10785 |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 663 m |
| Postcode | 2913 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 15 km north |
Taylor is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km². It sits at an elevation of around 663 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km north of Canberra. Taylor is located at 35.1465°S, 149.1079°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2913.
Taylor unfolds across a landscape of subtle, rolling country, where the ochre dust of the earth meets the pale, expansive Australian sky. It lies 72.0 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 231°T), and is situated 2.8 km north of Ngunnawal. Broad swathes of pasture, often a soft, faded green beneath the sun, are punctuated by stands of hardy eucalypts, their silver-green leaves whispering secrets on the breeze. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of native grasses, especially potent after a rare shower. Evenings bring a remarkable clarity, the stars emerging with an almost aggressive brilliance against the deepening indigo.
The story of Taylor is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its early prosperity built upon the backs of hardy sheep and cattle. This legacy is still evident in the weathered fences that crisscross the paddocks and the occasional, sturdy stone homestead that stands as a stoic reminder of generations past. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the economic landscape has diversified, with small businesses serving the needs of a growing residential population and a quiet tourism sector, drawn by the natural beauty and the promise of a slower pace of life. The local school, a modest but vital hub, echoes with the laughter of children, a constant, reassuring sound that speaks of continuity and the ongoing life of Taylor.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Taylor, 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 Taylor.
Detailed location data for Taylor includes the postcode (2913), 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 Taylor 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. |