Postal Code 2902 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory | Australia
| Primary City | Canberra |
| Area of Postal Code 2902 | 12.9 km² |
| Population | 13,697 |
| Male Population | 6,791 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 6,906 (50.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +39.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +2.4% |
| Median Age | 37.8 years |
| Male Median Age | 36.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 39.2 years |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time |
| Coordinates | -35.383305757490774° / 149.0601824174251° |
| Related Postal Codes | 2900, 2901, 2903, 2904, 2905, 2906, 2911, 2912, 2913, 2914 |
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Postal Code 2902 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,853 | 11,933 | 13,377 | 16,762 | 13,697 | 13,335 | 13,069 |
| Population Density | 761.2 / km² | 921.9 / km² | 1,033.4 / km² | 1,294.9 / km² | 1,058.1 / km² | 1,030.2 / km² | 1,009.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 2902 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2902 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | +39% | +14.8% | +2.4% |
| Australian Capital Territory | +74.2% | +41.5% | +26.6% |
| Australia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 2902 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Median Age
Median Age: 37.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2902 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | 37.8 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.4 yrs |
| Australian Capital Territory | 34.8 yrs | 35.7 yrs | 33.9 yrs |
| Australia | 37.7 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 2902 Population Density
Population Density: 1,058 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2902 | 13,697 | 12.9 km² | 1,058 / km² |
| Australian Capital Territory | 401,943 | 2,358 km² | 171 / km² |
| Australia | 23.8 million | 7,690,961.5 km² | 3.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 2902 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1930 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code 2902 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Business Concentration in Postal Code 2902 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 2902 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 36 | — |
| Corporate management | 30 | 26.7 years |
| Creative arts | 52 | — |
| Education | 17 | — |
| Electrical installation | 13 | — |
| General cleaning services | 14 | — |
| General contractors | 17 | — |
| Health and medical | 21 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 16 | — |
| Playground | 41 | — |
| Religion | 14 | — |
| Restaurants | 13 | — |
| Shopping | 28 | — |
| Specialized design | 18 | — |
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code 2902 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $45,316 | $37,447 | $44,467 | $48,321 | $53,252 | $59,437 | $61,790 | $64,889 |
| Total GDP | $2.1B | $1.8B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.8B | $3.1B | $3.2B | $3.3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code 2902 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2902 | 271,254 tn | 19.8 tn | 20,955.2 tons/km² |
| Australian Capital Territory | 8,658,767 tn | 21.54 tn | 3,672 tons/km² |
| Australia | 401,155,564 tn | 16.88 tn | 52.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code 2902 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 271,254 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,955.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/19/12 | 12:09 PM | 3.7 | 44.9 km | 4,000 m | New South Wales, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/06 | 6:30 AM | 3.3 | 64.4 km | 3,000 m | New South Wales, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 4/21/06 | 1:11 AM | 3.1 | 64 km | 5,000 m | New South Wales, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/06 | 10:17 PM | 3.4 | 65.7 km | 3,000 m | New South Wales, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 1/14/03 | 5:43 AM | 3.1 | 40.9 km | 10,000 m | near the southeast coast of Australia | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/02 | 4:27 AM | 3.2 | 99.7 km | 10,000 m | New South Wales, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/77 | 1:05 PM | 4.2 | 85.3 km | 20,000 m | New South Wales, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/77 | 5:48 AM | 4.2 | 86 km | 20,000 m | New South Wales, Australia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Canberra (/ˈkænbrə/ or /ˈkænbərə/) is the capital city of Australia. With a population of 381,488, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory ..
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