Whitlam, 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 Whitlam.
| Locality | Whitlam |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.27803 |
| Longitude | 149.03386 |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Postcode | 2611 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 9 km west |
Whitlam is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km². It lies approximately 9 km west of Canberra. Whitlam is located at 35.2780°S, 149.0339°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2611.
Whitlam rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, a landscape painted in muted greens and ochres, where the sky often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses. It lies 86.6 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 227°T), and is situated 12.3 km north-north-west of Kambah. The air, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a crispness that hints at the elevated plains, and the distant silhouette of the Brindabella Ranges provides a constant, majestic backdrop. Here, the earth exhales a scent of dry grass and eucalyptus, a fragrance that clings to the very fabric of the place, imbuing everyday moments with a subtle, earthy poetry. The streets of Whitlam themselves possess a quiet order, a sense of well-maintained domesticity, where manicured lawns meet the wilder, untamed beauty of the surrounding countryside.
The story of Whitlam is one of carefully planned development, emerging from a vision of modern living within the embrace of a burgeoning national capital. While not burdened by the deep strata of ancient history, Whitlam’s character is shaped by its more recent past, a deliberate creation designed to house and nurture a growing population. Its economy, like many in the Canberra region, is largely tied to the public service and associated industries, fostering a stable, professional atmosphere. Yet, beneath this modern veneer, the echoes of pastoral land remain, with neighbouring properties still hinting at the agricultural roots of the wider area. Whitlam’s distinctive charm lies in this harmonious blend – a contemporary settlement that acknowledges its place within a broader, enduring Australian landscape, offering a peaceful haven for its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Whitlam, 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 Whitlam.
Detailed location data for Whitlam includes the postcode (2611), 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 Whitlam 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. |