Palmerston Australian Capital Territory Map
Explore Palmerston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Palmerston, 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 Palmerston, Australian Capital Territory
How to Use This Palmerston, Australian Capital Territory Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Palmerston, 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 | Palmerston |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.19326 |
| Longitude | 149.11948 |
| Population | 5,430 |
| Density | 2799.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 617 m |
| Postcode | 2913 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 10 km north |
About Palmerston, Australian Capital Territory
Palmerston is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,430. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 2799.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 617 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km north of Canberra. Palmerston is located at 35.1933°S, 149.1195°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2913.
Palmerston lies cradled by rolling hills that cradle it in a gentle embrace, their slopes a tapestry of muted greens and ochres, particularly striking as the late afternoon sun begins its descent, casting long, languid shadows. It lies 74.5 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 228°T), and is situated 2.7 km south-south-east of Ngunnawal. The air here carries a subtle, dry scent of eucalypt and warmed earth, a constant reminder of the Australian bushland that presses in from all sides, its rugged beauty a quiet counterpoint to the ordered suburban sprawl. Winds, when they stir, seem to carry whispers from the distant ranges, a low hum that speaks of a land both ancient and enduring, and the houses, with their sun-bleached roofs and neatly tended gardens, present a picture of settled, domestic peace against this wilder backdrop.
The genesis of Palmerston is a story woven into the very development of the Canberra region, its growth spurred by the expanding needs of the national capital and a vision for a self-sufficient satellite community. Its economy, once more tied to the surrounding agricultural lands and grazing properties, has diversified significantly, now boasting a robust commercial centre that serves a growing population and offers a range of services. The presence of significant educational institutions has also shaped its character, attracting a diverse demographic and fostering a youthful energy that buzzes beneath the surface of everyday life, a quiet hum of aspiration and progress in this corner of the Territory.
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About This Palmerston Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Palmerston, 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 Palmerston.
Detailed location data for Palmerston 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 Palmerston 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. |
