Symonston, Australian Capital Territory
Symonston (postcode: 2609) is a primarily industrial and agricultural suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Symonston is named after Sir Josiah Symon a Legislator, Federalist and one of the Founders of the Constitution of Australia.
| Symonston Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | |||||||||||||||
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Symonston | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°20′47″S 149°10′40″E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 655 (SAL 2021) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1928 | ||||||||||||||
| Gazetted | 20 September 1928 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2609 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 583 m (1,913 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 9.90 km2 (3.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| District | Jerrabomberra | ||||||||||||||
| Territory electorate(s) | Kurrajong | ||||||||||||||
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Located in Symonston are the Periodic Detention Centre and Symonston Temporary Remand Centre and three caravan parks: Canberra South Motor Park, Sundown Village and Narrabundah Longstay Caravan Park. Geoscience Australia has its headquarters in Symonston, as does the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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