Belconnen Australian Capital Territory Map
Explore Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Belconnen, ACT map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Locality | Belconnen |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.23598 |
| Longitude | 149.0678 |
| Population | 6,621 |
| Density | 1504.8 /km² |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Elevation | 597 m |
| Postcode | 2617 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 8 km northwest |
About Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory
Belconnen is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,621. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km², giving a population density of about 1504.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 597 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km northwest of Canberra. Belconnen is located at 35.2360°S, 149.0678°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2617.
Belconnen stretches across a broad basin, its suburbs unfurling like geological strata against a backdrop of rolling hills. It lies 81.2 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 228°T), and is situated 8.0 km south-south-west of Ngunnawal. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, where the dry grasses of summer can turn a hopeful, vibrant hue after the infrequent rains. Gently sloping terrain defines the character of its residential streets, many of which follow the natural contours of the land, giving a sense of organic growth rather than rigid planning. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a crispness, a subtle reminder of its inland elevation, and the light can cast long, soft shadows that lend a contemplative quality to the urban landscape.
Historically, this region was shaped by pastoral pursuits, the land having been carved out for sheep and cattle grazing long before Canberra’s planned development reached its current extent. The economic pulse of modern Belconnen is diverse, encompassing a significant commercial centre that acts as a hub for retail and services, alongside educational institutions that draw a constant flow of students. Its distinctive skyline is marked by the imposing structure of the Australian National University's observatory, a beacon of scientific inquiry, and the ubiquitous presence of the distinctive grey-blue of the native eucalypts that dot its parks and nature reserves. The Ginninderra Creek, though often appearing as a placid waterway, carries the memory of a more untamed landscape, a vital artery through the suburban expanse.
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About This Belconnen Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory. 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 Belconnen.
Detailed location data for Belconnen includes the postcode (2617), 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 Belconnen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |
