Why you should totally consider a move to Googong in 2023 (by someone who lives there)

Every Googonian I know absolutely loves living there - so much so I'm considering making the move myself.

I asked one particular Googonian I know well (my sister) what she loves most about the little piece of Queanbeyan close to the dam (they are still in the 2620 postcode after all) and here's what she said.

The amazing community events (that thousands of Canberrans tend to turn up to).

Speak to anyone who lives in Googong and they’ll tell you that awesome events that are happening all the time. Goo Gala, Googfest, Boogong and many more events attract visitors from right around the region.

Googong's a close-knit community of almost 6500 residents and they're partial to meeting up at a local venue. The Googong Township has done an incredible job of bringing residents together and fostering social connections by hosting 'whole town' events that are family-friendly.

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The bush (including some stunning natural landmarks).

Googong's tops for those who enjoy solo, group and family outings in nature. The Googong Dam Foreshore (not quite as fancy as Kingston Foreshore) is located just a few moments from North Googong and ideal for sightseeing, fishing, bushwalking, picnicking, canoeing and sailing.

London Bridge Arch is a stunning natural Limestone Bridge, formed by thousands of years of water flowing along Burra Creek and leaking through cracks in the limestone, located south of Burra Road. A scenic 3.4km, two-hour circuit walk takes you from the London Bridge woolshed and shearers quarters, across London Bridge Arch and along Burra Creek to the homestead.

If you have a puppy, you have two dog parks to choose from and the option to join the Facebook group called "Dogonians". Cute.

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Super close to Queanbeyan (and Canberra).

Googong's part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Shire and located 4km south of Jerrabomberra (and just 16km from Parliament House).

All the amenity of Queanbeyan is nearby including a regional hospital, police station, supermarkets, TAFE, and public and private schools. Queanbeyan itself has a strong small town community vibe and hosts a range of free events throughout the year. It has great sports fields and amenities including a brand new PCYC indoor sports facility.

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It has two primary schools and a high school.

The first school to operate in Googong was the Anglican School, which opened to junior classes in 2015 and senior classes in 2018. The school also has an early childhood centre on the premises for Junior and Senior pre-schoolers.

In 2023, the brand new Googong Public School opens its doors for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is being built with state-of-the-art technology and innovative classroom design and will be the newest public school to be built in the area since the Jerrabomberra Public School opened in 2006. 

The Hamptons meets French Provincial in this Googong home.

Modern homes ready for you to move in and relax.

Choose from a brand new townhouse opposite the town centre (with views of the lake and water feature) or move into an established home, where the landscaping's been done and you can sit back and enjoy the high quality of your new sanctuary.

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