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Phillip

Australian Capital Territory, Australia · Oceania

About Phillip

Phillip is worth a stop: 7km from National Museum of Australia.

Phillip is a town located in Australian Capital Territory, Australia. With a population of 3,079, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Phillip 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 Phillip to your route.

About Phillip

Phillip is a suburb of Canberra, Australia in the district of Woden Valley. It is located in the centre of the district and contains the district's main commercial centre, Woden Town Centre. Phillip had a residential population of 5,197 at the 2021 census. 67.0% of the population lived in flats. Many more flats are

Read more being planned or built. The suburb is named after Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales. The suburb name was gazetted on 12 May 1966. Streets in Phillip use names associated with the First, Second and Third Fleets; streets in the Swinger Hill were named after architects. As the commercial and geographical centre of Woden, Phillip contains many of the district's key facilities. As well as the Woden Town Centre, which includes the Westfield Woden shopping centre, a bus interchange and the Lovett Tower (the tallest commercial office building in Canberra), it has its own commercial area located along Botany, Townshend and Parramatta Streets. Eddison Park, including Woden Skate Park and Disc Golf Course, and the Woden Cemetery are located in the suburb.

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Where is Phillip located?

Phillip is located in Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -35.3503 latitude, 149.0915 longitude.

What is the population of Phillip?

Phillip has a population of approximately 3,079 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,079
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Australian Capital Territory
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-35.3503, 149.0915

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 Phillip

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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

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