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Beard

ACT 2620 • Australian Capital Territory

3
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
0.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
IndustrialCBD-Adjacent

About Beard

Beard is a tiny, non-residential locality in the south-eastern ACT, postcode 2620, covering just 0.45 square kilometres near the Canberra-Queanbeyan border. The 2021 Census recorded only 3 residents, reflecting its character as an industrial and logistics zone rather than a conventional suburb. The locality is located east of Fyshwick and adjacent to the Monaro Highway, close to the NSW border with Queanbeyan.

Beard functions primarily as an industrial and commercial precinct, adjoining Fyshwick's extensive industrial estate. The area is accessed via Dairy Road and the Monaro Highway, with the suburb's proximity to both Canberra CBD (approximately 7 kilometres west) and Queanbeyan making it a convenient location for distribution and light industrial operations. Residents of the nearby suburbs of Fyshwick, Symonston, and Queanbeyan access the area for business purposes.

Beard falls under postcode 2620 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kurrajong electorate.

📍 Location

State
Australian Capital Territory
Postcode
2620
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Kurrajong
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.34°, 149.21°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
0.45 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited services — Queanbeyan / Canberra City 15-25 min

Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)

Distance
7 km
By Train
No rail service
By Car (Peak)
10-18 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-14 min

🛣️ Monaro Highway provides direct access; close to Fyshwick industrial estate

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Industrial zone with no retail or pedestrian amenity; a car is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
3
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beard ACT? +

Beard is a small industrial and commercial locality in the south-eastern ACT, adjacent to Fyshwick and the Monaro Highway near the Canberra-Queanbeyan border.

How far is Beard from Canberra CBD? +

Beard is approximately 7 kilometres south-east of the Canberra CBD (Civic), about a 10–18 minute drive.

Does Beard have public transport? +

Public transport is limited in this industrial locality. Bus routes connect the broader area to Queanbeyan and Canberra City, but a car is generally required.

What is the population of Beard? +

The 2021 Census recorded just 3 residents in Beard, confirming it is primarily an industrial rather than residential locality.

What businesses operate in Beard? +

Beard is part of the broader Fyshwick industrial estate, hosting light industrial, warehousing, and commercial operations that benefit from its proximity to the Monaro Highway and Canberra CBD.

What is the postcode for Beard? +

The postcode for Beard is 2620.