Hackett, Australian Capital Territory
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Hackett (/hækɪt/) is an inner north suburb of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. Located approximately 4.5 km (2.8 mi) north-east of the central business district, Hackett is adjacent to Watson, Dickson and Ainslie. It is bounded by Antill Street and Philip Avenue, and the Mount Majura Nature Reserve to the east. Hackett has a neighbourhood oval, and shopping centre.
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Hackett Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 35°14′53″S 149°09′46″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 3,227 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Established | 1960 | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2602 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 609 m (1,998 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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District | North Canberra | ||||||||||||||
Territory electorate(s) | Kurrajong | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Canberra | ||||||||||||||
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The suburb was named after Sir John Winthrop Hackett (1848–1916), who was a newspaper editor and worker for the Federation of Australia. Streets in Hackett are named after scientists.[2]