Latham, Australian Capital Territory

Latham (/ˈlθəm/) is a residential suburb in the Belconnen district of Canberra, located within the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The suburb is named for John Latham, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1935 to 1952. Streets in Latham have the names of Australian judges.

Latham
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Latham
Coordinates35°13′02″S 149°01′53″E
Population3,767 (SAL 2021)
Established1971
Postcode(s)2615
Elevation575 m (1,886 ft)
Area2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Location
  • 14 km (9 mi) NW of Canberra CBD
  • 32 km (20 mi) WNW of Queanbeyan
  • 98 km (61 mi) SW of Goulburn
  • 295 km (183 mi) SW of Sydney
DistrictBelconnen
Territory electorate(s)Ginninderra
Federal division(s)Fenner
Suburbs around Latham:
Charnwood Flynn Melba
Macgregor Latham Florey
Holt Higgins Scullin
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