Deakin (postcode: 2600) is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Deakin is named after Alfred Deakin, second prime minister of Australia. Streets in Deakin are named after Governors, Governors-General and diplomats. [1] Deakin's population is 2716 people.
The official residence of the Prime Minister, The Lodge is located in Deakin.
Demographics
On census night 2001 Deakin had a population of 2716 people.
Notable Places
Embassies
Deakin conatins some of Canberra's foriegn embassies.
The Lodge
Main article: The Lodge
Located on Adelaide Avenue the Lodge is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia.
The Royal Australian Mint
Main article: Royal Australian Mint
Officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh on February 22, 1965, the Royal Australian Mint was commissioned to produce Australia’s decimal coinage. The Royal Australian Mint holds a place in history as the first mint in Australia not to be a branch of the Royal Mint, London.