Tharwa, 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 Tharwa.
| Locality | Tharwa |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.50871 |
| Longitude | 149.06169 |
| Population | 94 |
| Density | 23.7 /km² |
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Elevation | 628 m |
| Postcode | 2620 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 26 km south-southwest |
Tharwa is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 94. The locality covers an area of 4.0 km², giving a population density of about 23.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 628 m above sea level. It lies approximately 26 km south-southwest of Canberra. Tharwa is located at 35.5087°S, 149.0617°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2620. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tharwa rests in a valley where the Murrumbidgee River, a ribbon of cool, silken water, carves its way through rolling hills painted in shades of ochre and muted green. It lies 104.3 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 215°T), and is situated 13.6 km south of Kambah. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and the sharp, resinous perfume of eucalyptus, especially potent when the late afternoon sun casts long, languid shadows across the landscape. Broad paddocks, some carpeted with the tawny stubble of recent harvests and others vibrant with the emerald promise of new growth, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by hardy stands of native trees. The sky above Tharwa is a vast canvas, often a startlingly clear blue, but capable of transforming into bruised purples and fiery oranges as dusk descends, imbuing the entire scene with a quiet, almost sacred, luminescence.
The history of Tharwa is deeply entwined with the land, a story of resilience and adaptation that began long before European settlement. Early pastoralists recognised the fertile river flats, establishing sheep stations that formed the backbone of the local economy for generations, the wool clip a vital commodity. The iconic Tharwa Bridge, a sturdy stone structure that has spanned the Murrumbidgee for over a century, stands as a silent witness to the passage of time and the enduring spirit of this place, its weathered stones a testament to the skill of its builders. Today, while farming and grazing continue to shape the character of the region, a growing appreciation for the natural beauty and burgeoning artistic community imbues Tharwa with a distinctive, unhurried charm, drawing travellers seeking a genuine connection to the Australian countryside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tharwa, 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 Tharwa.
Detailed location data for Tharwa includes the postcode (2620), telephone area code (02), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Tharwa 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. |