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Campbell

Australian Capital Territory, Australia · Oceania

About Campbell

Campbell is worth a stop: 3km from National Museum of Australia.

Campbell is a town located in Australian Capital Territory, Australia. With a population of 5,050, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Campbell sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Campbell to your route.

About Campbell

Campbell is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Covering an area to the South East of the central business district, Campbell sits at the base of Mount Ainslie and is bounded to the south east by the Mount Pleasant Nature Reserve. At the 2021 census, Campbell had a population of 6,564

Read more people. The suburb of Campbell is named after Robert Campbell, the owner of Duntroon station on which Campbell is now located. Many buildings built by Robert Campbell and his family are still standing around Canberra, including Blundell's Cottage, St John the Baptist Church, Reid, Duntroon House (now part of RMC Duntroon) and Yarralumla House (now Government House). Located in Campbell are the Australian War Memorial, Royal Military College, Duntroon, the Australian Defence Force Academy, and the former corporate headquarters of the CSIRO, which is awaiting demolition and redevelopment. Also with addresses in the suburb are the 'Ainslie Village' accommodation centre for people with special needs and the Campbell Park Offices. Schools located in the suburb include Campbell High School, Saint Thomas More's Primary School, Campbell Primary School and Canberra Grammar Northside Infant School. Daley Park is a small park located on Ferdinand Street featuring mature native trees, open lawn areas, and a small playground. The park is named in honour of Geoff Daley, beloved member of the community and a lifelong resident of Campbell.

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Where is Campbell located?

Campbell is located in Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -35.2891 latitude, 149.1538 longitude.

What is the population of Campbell?

Campbell has a population of approximately 5,050 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,050
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Australian Capital Territory
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-35.2891, 149.1538

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Campbell

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

museum

National Museum of Australia

Canberra's striking postmodern museum exploring Australia's land, nation, and people through immersive storytelling.

3 km · about 5 min drive

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