Deakin, Australian Capital Territory

Deakin
CanberraAustralian Capital Territory
Robe Street in autumn
Deakin is located in Australian Capital Territory
Deakin
Deakin
Coordinates35°18′58″S 149°06′25″E / 35.316°S 149.107°E / -35.316; 149.107
Population3,124 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density872.6/km2 (2,260/sq mi)
Established1928
Gazetted20 September 1928
Postcode(s)2600
Elevation593 m (1,946 ft)
Area3.58 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Location
DistrictSouth Canberra
Territory electorate(s)Murrumbidgee
Federal division(s)Canberra
Suburbs around Deakin:
Stromlo Forest Yarralumla Capital Hill
Curtin Deakin Forrest
Hughes Garran Red Hill

Deakin (postcode: 2600) is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Development began in the 1920s, although the vast majority of the suburb was built after 1945. It is a largely residential suburb. It includes The Lodge (the official residence of the Prime Minister), and the Royal Australian Mint.

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Deakin". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 29 August 2022. Edit this at Wikidata