Paddys River

Paddys River is a district in the Australian Capital Territory located southeast of central Canberra near the Murrumbidgee River. The area features rolling hills, farmland, and natural waterways that shape its rural character.

The district was officially established in 1966 through the Districts Ordinance as an administrative division of the Australian Capital Territory. This creation marked an important step in organizing the growing territory's boundaries and governance.

The district forms part of the Brindabella electoral territory and Bean federal division, reflecting the administrative organization of the Australian Capital Territory.

The district is best explored by car as it covers a spread-out rural area with scattered settlements and open spaces. The nearby settlement of Tharwa to the north serves as a reference point for orientation in the region.

The area takes its name from a river that flows through the district, dropping 281 meters in elevation across its roughly 28-kilometer course. This watercourse has shaped the natural landscape and topography of the entire district.

Location: Australian Capital Territory

Inception: 1966

GPS coordinates: -35.51361,149.06944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07