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“It’s stupidly expensive in Canberra — I might have to buy in Queanbeyan!”For years I’ve heard this quip around the office and among my friends in the market for a new home, and it’s always baffled me.Where did the perception that Queanbeyan is where you go to buy if you can’t afford to live in Canberra come from? Queanbeyan has always been pitched as Canberra’s older, poorer cousin but I’ve reviewed the data and it’s much cheaper to buy in several Canberra suburbs than it is to buy in little old Queanbeyan.<img alt="2-yuruga-close-karabar-nsw-2620-87700-image-0-20231004054636525281-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-yuruga-close-karabar-nsw-2620-87700-image-0-.width-800.jpg" width="800">The median house price in Queanbeyan in 2023 is $765,000 – so if you’re looking to live somewhere less expensive try Charnwood ($641,000), Holt ($740,000) or Banks (also $740,000). Even Ngunnawal is more affordable.So while they’re not strictly the cheapest properties on the market, homes in Queanbeyan do sit at the lower end of the median house price scale.<img alt="9-hirst-avenue-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-91218-image-0-20231123023135217593-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-hirst-avenue-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-91218-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">Add a “rural NSW town vibe” to the mix, and it’s a combination more and more Canberrans are seeking, according to Ian McNamee &amp; Partners sales agent Lucy MacGregor.“I would say a high percentage of our purchasers are from the ACT – we see a lot of first home buyers finding value for money in Queanbeyan,” Lucy says.“We typically have larger block sizes over here, and charming designs that are harder to find – and therefore harder to buy — in Canberra.<img alt="153-carwoola-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-87858-image-0-20231129040205093982-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/153-carwoola-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-87858-.width-800.jpg" width="800">“As prices rise in the ACT, people are realising just how conveniently positioned Queanbeyan is. It’s literally 15 minutes to Civic, Tuggeranong and Woden.”Ray White Queanbeyan sales agent Brad O’Mara remembers a time when it actually was a lot cheaper to buy in Queanbeyan than Canberra, but that gap has closed.<img alt="23-hakea-street-karabar-nsw-2620-89624-image-0-20231101223135222320-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/23-hakea-street-karabar-nsw-2620-89624-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">“We do see Canberra buyers coming out to our properties from as far as Belconnen, Weston and Tuggeranong,” Brad says.“It really depends on what each client wants. What are they looking for? What lifestyle do they want? What services do they need, if any? What budget do they have? Can that be found in the Queanbeyan region for cheaper?“In most cases, the answer is yes.“Myths are usually based on a generalised market median, and the reports show that the Queanbeyan region is more affordable.“Combine that with the great services we have here, and you’ve got an excellent value proposition.&quot;<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=buy&amp;address_suburb=Queanbeyan,%202620,%20NSW&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=-created&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View our Queanbeyan region listings.</a>

Why do people still think it’s cheaper to buy in Queanbeyan?

Why do some Canberrans have a hard time admitting they&#x27;re cashed up bogans?You know what I mean. That Canberran at a wedding or a barbecue who tells you the suburb they live in, but then adds a little laugh and a disclaimer like: ‘But I live in the nice part.’Do you, though?Here are my favourite suburb deniers.<h3 data-block-key="acv8r">‘I don’t live in Queanbeyan, I live in Jerrabomberra.’</h3><img alt="200121_Jerrabomberra-1-1-810x540" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/200121_Jerrabomberra-1-1-810x540.width-800.jpg" width="800">In Queanbeyan, we affectionately refer to Jerrabomberra as ‘Queanbeyan Heights’. Okay, so you have a different postcode but you&#x27;re still the same as us: just in nicer cars. You pay your rates to Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, and you shop at our Kmart, Chemist Warehouse and Spotlight!Aaaand you have your babies at Queanbeyan District Hospital! Baby Queanbeyanites right there!<h3 data-block-key="ci1r1">‘I don’t live in Kambah, I live at Gleneagles.’</h3><img alt="Gleneagles estate" class="richtext-image full-width" height="270" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Gleneagles_estate.width-800.png" width="800">Where do Kambah residents go to live when they’ve officially ‘made it’? Gleneagles Estate. Made up of just 57 properties facing and surrounding the Murrumbidgee Country Club, the exclusive estate was built off Kambah Pool Road and was Canberra’s first prestigious golf club estate.<img alt="Gleneagles ad" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1137" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Gleneagles_ad.width-800.png" width="471">The marketing of the estate in the early 1990s promised you could ‘Sink a few before dinner’ and opt to have a spa in your ensuite. Fancy.<h3 data-block-key="3ha2r">‘I live in Hawker, but at the top of the hill.’</h3><figure><img alt="28-marrakai-street-hawker-act-2614-72360-image-0-20221215020139544614-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width captioned" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/28-marrakai-street-hawker-act-2614-72360-image.width-800.jpg" width="800"><figcaption>28-marrakai-street-hawker-act-2614-72360-image-0-20221215020139544614-thumbnail-1920x1920-70</figcaption></figure>This home &#x27;on the hill&#x27; in Marrakai Street, Hawker, sold for $2.13 million.I’ve got news for you: the houses at the bottom of the hill are pretty expensive too.My best friend Emma lives at the bottom of the hill, and she’s one of the poshest people I know. Hawker is a coveted location, thanks to the suburb’s incredibly central location and its proximity to both suburban and cosmopolitan shopping centres (aka Hawker Shops and Belco Mall).The views from the top of Hawker are pretty spectacular though, so I understand why you’d pay a premium to live up there.<h3 data-block-key="4fhmh">‘We just bought at Golf Course Estate, it’s not really classed as Ngunnawal.’</h3><img alt="The Golf Course Estate Ngunnawalo" class="richtext-image full-width" height="282" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/The_Golf_Course_Estate_Ngunnawalo.width-800.png" width="800">Actually, yes. Yes it is.Firstly, welcome to the estate no-one could be bothered naming. Secondly, who even knew this area existed in Canberra? Apparently, it’s a small row of houses facing Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club. And here I was thinking Harcourt Hill and Nicholls were the only posh areas on the north side.I hear (from JT at MARQ Property) that properties in Golf Course Estate are tightly held and only come up for sale very, very rarely.

Queanbeyan and Canberra suburbs with hilarious ‘posh’ sections

It’s not every day you find a home where you can step out the back door, walk down to a private jetty and start boating around a secluded lake – especially in the Canberra region.<div>
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Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac between parkland and open water, the home, at the aptly named <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-80227/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17 Lakeview Gardens, Jerrabomberra</a>, is exactly that. The house is available for the first time since being named Project Home of the Year by the Housing Industry Association in 1996, the same year it was built on the more than 1000sqm block overlooking Lake Jerrabomberra.“The fact that it’s backing onto the lake with its own jetty is something that’s incredibly rare in the region,” <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-dickson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Dickson</a> licensed agent and auctioneer <a href="/agents/nic-salter-harding/">Nic Salter-Harding</a> says.“To my knowledge, it’s really only this precinct that has those features, and that’s just something you’re not used to seeing somewhere like Canberra.”<img alt="17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-80227-image-0-20230518074637812731-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-802.width-800.jpg" width="800">The new owners will also be able to keep their watercraft of choice moored at their private jetty – as long as it doesn’t use a petrol motor (so think canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, or even a boat with an electric motor to take in the birdlife and picturesque leafy views up-close).Nic says you won’t have your peace disturbed either, with only one direct neighbour and little to no traffic coming through to the end of the cul-de-sac.“It’s really private, really quiet and it’s close to Canberra, about 15 minutes away, maybe 20 with traffic, and you’ve got the local shopping centre nearby,” Nic adds.<img alt="17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-80227-image-0-20230518074638272949-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-802.width-800_CvdUokK.jpg" width="800">Built and designed by Classic Constructions, Nic says the interior of the “superbly constructed” four-bedroom home has been well-maintained and has stood the test of time.The home also features modern creature comforts, including a new air conditioning system, a keyless entry smart lock front door, an inter-house intercom and high-speed broadband.“As soon as you walk into the house, one thing you’ll notice is that it’s very open and very spacious, both in terms of the horizontal and the vertical space,” Nic says.<img alt="17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-80227-image-0-20230518074640533977-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-802.width-800_E6N02Jj.jpg" width="800">“The first living room you enter showcases this best, where you’ve got soaring vaulted ceilings with windows right up from the floor to the ceiling.”Adjacent to the first living room is the house’s main living and dining wing, which leads into a kitchen and rumpus, all with views out to the water.Nic says the home’s multiple living areas are perfectly suited to families who all live together under one roof but still want their own private breakout areas.<img alt="17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-80227-image-0-20230518074640904833-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-802.width-800_eVm8r5e.jpg" width="800">The master suite is no exception, with an elevated private mezzanine leading to the main bedroom and ensuite with a spa bath overlooking the lake.The remaining three bedrooms on the ground floor all have built-in robes and are conveniently positioned near the main bathroom, laundry and double garage.<img alt="17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-80227-image-0-20230518074639531617-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-802.width-800_TveOYOT.jpg" width="800">“It’s the kind of home that you can appreciate in the photos to an extent, but you’ve really got to see for yourself to fully understand what is being offered,” Nic says.“It’s not something that you’ve likely seen before in the local market and it’s probably not something that you’ll see again for some time.”The home at 17 Lakeview Gardens, Jerrabomberra, goes to auction at 1.30pm on Saturday 17 June 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/17-lakeview-gardens-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-80227/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/incredibly-rare-award-winning-waterfront-home-just-outside-canberra-goes-to-auction/664168" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT.</a>

'Incredibly rare': Home backing onto Lake Jerrabomberra comes with a private jetty

<h2 data-block-key="5k78i">The Crestwood castle</h2>Crestwood (the fancy name given to West Queanbeyan) is a magnificent display of second and third generation Macedonian, Italian and Greek architecture. Dream homes belonging to the children of immigrants who came from eastern Europe to build Canberra. Think two and three-storey brick dwellings with giant verandahs held up by thin Greek Corinthian columns, concrete front and back lawns and flourishing vegetable gardens.Upstairs lives mum, dad and the kids, while the self-contained flats underneath house many a Baba and Dedo, Oma and Opa, Yiayia and Papou.Living among the steep streets Crestwood means you always have plenty of lemons, zucchinis and peppers from your neighbours over the fence.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/29-stuart-street-crestwood-nsw-2620-74991/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out this Crestwood beauty located close to the Roos Club.</a><h2 data-block-key="e64gl">The Karabar housing commish </h2><img alt="IMG-1940" class="richtext-image full-width" height="792" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG-1940.width-800.jpg" width="800">In the late 1960s and early 70s, housing commission dwellings were popping in south Queanbeyan in droves, from Margaret street to Karri Crescent. Humble homes on giant blocks (by today&#x27;s standards), with heaps of room for the kids to kick a footy and roller skate down the driveway. The homes were built to five standardised floorplans, meaning your neighbours and nearby friends often live in the exact same layout as your own house. The houses originally had tiny kitchens with adjacent dining rooms, one bathroom and three shoebox-sized bedrooms. The living area was almost always right behind the front door which meant the kids could peak out through the curtains from the lounge to see who was at the door. <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/116-donald-road-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-58774/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out this forrmer housing commission home that&#x27;s had a cute makeover.</a><h2 data-block-key="8lgnu">The East Queanbeyan bungalow </h2><img alt="bungalow" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/bungalow.width-800.jpg" width="800">Smack bang in the middle of East Queanbeyan you&#x27;ll find streets lined with fibro bungalows from the 1950s and early 60s, most of which were transported on the back of a truck from Captains Flat.When the lead and zinc mine closed at the &#x27;Flat in 1962, young miners and their families came streaming into Queanbeyan to find work and make a new life. The &#x27;Flat families became neighbours along High Street (now Buttle Street), O&#x27;Neill Place and Mulloon Street.If you grew up in a home from the &#x27;Flat you&#x27;ll remember the scratchy woollen carpet and the trauma of outdoor toilets and laundries in winter!<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/36-47-mowatt-street-queanbeyan-east-nsw-2620-69300/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Live in an apartment built directly behind an original row of bungalows.</a><h2 data-block-key="5rse0">The Greenleigh 80s dream house </h2><img alt="14-granville-close-greenleigh-nsw-2620-45774-image-0-20210913004624726646-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14-granville-close-greenleigh-nsw-2620-45774-i.width-800.jpg" width="800">Greenleigh was the &#x27;rural but only four mimutes from Woolies&#x27; dream of Queanbeyan families in the 1980s. Newly-built homes on two (or more) acre blocks surrounded by the bush. Mansions with pools, internal garages, multiple bathrooms (usually with a spa bath) and sweeping views.The architecture was absolute peak late 80s: think vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, slate tile floors, glass bricks, cream carpets, atriums and timber everything. More was more and sunken living rooms and split levels were coveted. From Severne Street to Lonergan Drive and all the way down to Beston Place, you&#x27;d see BMWs parked in the gravel driveways of the mansions while the kids roamed freely in the bush that was their own backyard. <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1-regent-drive-queanbeyan-east-nsw-2620-66955/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Build your dream home on this block in The Kingsway.</a><h2 data-block-key="r1fv">The Jerrabomberra palace </h2><img alt="4-elaroo-place-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-75207-image-0-20230215001631695143-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/4-elaroo-place-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-75207-im.width-800.jpg" width="800">While the nation celebrated the bicentennary, Queanbeyan built its first homes north of Southbar Road: in a new suburb with a new postcode, no less.It was where you moved when you&#x27;d &#x27;made it&#x27; - i.e. dad had worked in the public service or military long enough for the family to upgrade to a brand new, sprawling four-bedroom brick home with huge bedrooms, a double or triple garage and, in many cases, a pool.In a move that truly divided the classes, Jerrabomberra got its own postcode (not even Googong - 10km away - was granted its own postcode). &#x27;We&#x27;re not from Queanbeyan,&#x27; they continue to declare to this very day.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/19-maple-crescent-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-71168/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here&#x27;s what a Jerrabomberra palace looks like in 2023.</a>

The 5 homes that capture the very essence of Queanbeyan

Okay, so the biggest TikTok stars in the world tend to film in homes with dreamy dance studios, glimmering pools and fabulous foyers but any house can be TikTok worthy.We’ve compiled a list of homes for sale on Zango right now that your teenagers would definitely give the ‘W’ to. <h2 data-block-key="3k5ao">The Hype House.</h2><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/19-maple-crescent-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-71168/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19 Maple Crescent, Jerrabomberra</a><img alt="19-maple-crescent-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-71168-image-0-20230130021632780977-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/19-maple-crescent-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-71168.width-800_WL1GAvC.jpg" width="800">This property is all about the numbers. With six bedrooms and four bathrooms you’ll have plenty of room for The Wednesday Dance without family members lingering in the background. The dual level home has three living areas and two meals areas - three if you count the stunning outdoor kitchen! It also has a four-car garage. The centrepiece of this remarkable home is its stunning entertainer&#x27;s kitchen, which won the 2011 HIA award for Kitchen of the Year boasting luxury appliances, walk-in pantry, and a stunning L-shaped Australian granite island.<img alt="19-maple-crescent-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-71168-image-0-20221206234633287482-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/19-maple-crescent-jerrabomberra-nsw-2619-71168.width-800_XWWOexR.jpg" width="800">Most TikTok worthy features include the jacuzzi, the home bar, and the kidney-shaped pool with stackstone backdrop. <h2 data-block-key="an2go">The Millie Ford teacher&#x27;s retreat.</h2><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/101-dumas-street-mckellar-act-2617-73341/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">101 Dumas Street, McKellar</a><img alt="101-dumas-street-mckellar-act-2617-73341-image-0-20230112023143395710-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/101-dumas-street-mckellar-act-2617-73341-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">This single level home has striking architectural features including lofty raked ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide the perfect lighting for TikTok dances. The styling of the home is a minimalist dream, with cool earthy tones and wide open spaces throughout.<img alt="101-dumas-street-mckellar-act-2617-73341-image-0-20230112023146927295-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/101-dumas-street-mckellar-act-2617-73341-image.width-800_UpT2Zol.jpg" width="800">TikTok worthy features: the inbuilt gas fireplace, generous mirrored wardrobes and the luxuriant lofty trees and surrounding foliage. <h2 data-block-key="1ni39">The Kat Clarke family home.</h2><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-florina-place-hawker-act-2614-73331/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Florina Place, Hawker</a><img alt="3-florina-place-hawker-act-2614-73331-image-0-20230112013213089632-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-florina-place-hawker-act-2614-73331-image-0-.width-800.jpg" width="800">Arrive at this quaint Hawker property via the horseshoe-shaped driveway and imagine getting dropped at the door by your driver. This home combines classic features with modern styling to create a homely, inviting residence. From the palatial foyer to the sunken lounge room, the unique details in this home set it apart from the rest.The mammoth six-bedroom residence even includes a guest house with a private bathroom: perfect for sleepovers and group TikTok opportunities. <img alt="3-florina-place-hawker-act-2614-73331-image-0-20230112013213906576-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3-florina-place-hawker-act-2614-73331-image-0-.width-800_WE9cH8i.jpg" width="800">Most TikTok worthy features include the timber staircase, corner spa bath and retro features (wallpaper, tiles and a home phone on the wall!) <h2 data-block-key="2p1qe">The tri-level Sturniolo triplets home. </h2><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/9-grylls-crescent-cook-act-2614-73329/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9 Grylls Crescent, Cook</a><img alt="9-grylls-crescent-cook-act-2614-73329-image-0-20230117211633975765-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-grylls-crescent-cook-act-2614-73329-image-0-.width-800.jpg" width="800">This tri-level elegant home combines stunning details with energy efficiency. The four bedroom residence has two serarate living areas as well as a rumpus room, teenagers&#x27; retreat and craft room on the mezzanine level. Exquisite features include grey gum timber floors, Italian pendant lighting and sunken lounge.<img alt="9-grylls-crescent-cook-act-2614-73329-image-0-20230117211641772830-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-grylls-crescent-cook-act-2614-73329-image-0-.width-800_pDdPUD0.jpg" width="800">TikTok worthy features include the floating timber staircase, BOSE sound system throughout  and meticulously manicured gardens. <h2 data-block-key="d46hv">The Addison Rae contemporary townhouse. </h2><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/137-thynne-street-bruce-act-2617-73323/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">137 Thynne Street, Bruce</a><img alt="137-thynne-street-bruce-act-2617-73323-image-0-20230112011653216437-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/137-thynne-street-bruce-act-2617-73323-image-0.width-800_aaGWkcS.jpg" width="800">This ultra-modern townhouse has an urban industrial vibe. A range of textures combine to create the perfect tri-level terrace; timber, stone, concrete and marble all softened by plush carpeted stairs. The soaring leafy atrium fills the home with natural light and provides a central outdoor oasis.<img alt="137-thynne-street-bruce-act-2617-73323-image-0-20230112011651073124-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/137-thynne-street-bruce-act-2617-73323-image-0.width-800_OfhmWFC.jpg" width="800">TikTok worthy features include the soaring ceilings, abundance of light and marble tiled bathrooms. <h2 data-block-key="7heju">The Charli D&#x27;Amelio hangout house. </h2><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/26-noala-street-aranda-act-2614-72782/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">26 Noala Street, Aranda</a><img alt="26-noala-street-aranda-act-2614-72782-image-0-20221223054636051190-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/26-noala-street-aranda-act-2614-72782-image-0-.width-800.jpg" width="800">This four bedroom abode has the most awesome outdoor area, including a semi-enclosed alcove that includes not one but two wine fridges! Seating options galore (including long timber benches) and visitors are easily catered for via the full outdoor kitchen: so be prepared for every party and Christmas to be at your place!<img alt="26-noala-street-aranda-act-2614-72782-image-0-20230113003156040028-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/26-noala-street-aranda-act-2614-72782-image-0-.width-800_8gJ7mBA.jpg" width="800">TikTok worthy features include exposed brick feature walls, the outdoor entertaining dream and that recessed bathroom cabinetry with skylighting.

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Every Googonian I know absolutely loves living there - so much so I&#x27;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&#x27;s what she said.<h3 data-block-key="2orsb">The amazing community events (that thousands of Canberrans tend to turn up to).</h3><img alt="IMG_0469" class="richtext-image full-width" height="452" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0469.width-800.jpg" width="678">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&#x27;s a close-knit community of almost 6500 residents and they&#x27;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 &#x27;whole town&#x27; events that are family-friendly.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/lot-1229-glenrock-drive-googong-nsw-2620-68923/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here&#x27;s a block currently for sale in Googong.</a><h3 data-block-key="flhfm">The bush (including some stunning natural landmarks).</h3><img alt="IMG_0467" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0467.width-800.jpg" width="800">Googong&#x27;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 &quot;Dogonians&quot;. Cute.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/203-189-gorman-drive-googong-nsw-2620-62766/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View a three-bedroom townhouse for sale right above the shops.</a><h3 data-block-key="3kte">Super close to Queanbeyan (and Canberra).</h3><img alt="IMG_0468" class="richtext-image full-width" height="415" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0468.width-800.jpg" width="739">Googong&#x27;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.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/14-mellington-loop-googong-nsw-2620-70326/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out this four-bedroom home where you can move straight in and relax.</a><h3 data-block-key="47sa1">It has two primary schools and a high school.</h3><img alt="IMG_0465" class="richtext-image full-width" height="301" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0465.width-800.jpg" width="500">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. <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/75-weatherstone-circuit-googong-nsw-2620-68264/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hamptons meets French Provincial in this Googong home.</a><h3 data-block-key="qir6">Modern homes ready for you to move in and relax.</h3><img alt="75-weatherstone-circuit-googong-nsw-2620-68264-image-0-20221121214641482212-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/75-weatherstone-circuit-googong-nsw-2620-68264.width-800.jpg" width="800">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&#x27;s been done and you can sit back and enjoy the high quality of your new sanctuary.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=sale&amp;address_suburb=Googong,%202620,%20NSW&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View all homes for sale in Googong.</a>

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

Ask <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jennifer-ward-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jen Ward</a> what it was like growing up with younger brother <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/greg-ward-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg</a> and she literally clutches her hands to her heart.“It was honestly like having my own little baby,” she recalls.“I was nine when Greg was born and I honestly just carried him around everywhere - I was basically his second mum.”Fast forward a few years and the brother sister duo, who grew up on Queanbeyan’s Montebar Row (mum Maureen and dad Tony still live there), are closer than ever. They’re now co-owners of Ward Estate Agents, their own boutique agency catering to Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, Googong and beyond.<img alt="ward_kids.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/ward_kids.width-800.jpg" width="800">The Wards were part of the McGrath Estate Agents team - Greg for 10 years as franchise owner and Jen for four years - but decided to go out on their own to offer the people of the Queanbeyan region a new way to experience property sales and marketing.“We’ve got a lot of history in this town and we want to capitalise on that - people know us and we want to just step out from behind a brand,” Jen says.“We’ve always been about quality over quantity and Ward Estate Agents will just reinforce that.“It takes a lot of energy to manage a property through from appraisal to sale and we never want our clients to feel they have to ‘get in line’ - the sale of a property is not just a transaction to us, ever.”The siblings have sold a combined 1000 homes across Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra and Googong during their careers and can instantly call out each other’s strengths when asked.<img alt="Greg_Jen_800x533_HR.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Greg_Jen_800x533_HR.width-800.jpg" width="800">“Greg is a master negotiator,” Jen says.“You need a lot of runs on the board to be able to refine those skills and he’s had over 20 years of negotiation experience.“I just look at him most days and think, wow.”According to Greg, Jen’s an administrative and client experience dream.“Real estate is essentially about project management and she’s all about processes,” he says.“Everything has a process. And the relationships with our clients are critical to Jen. Her work has to have meaning and it’s the people we work with who bring that meaning.”<img alt="30-currie-street-karabar-nsw-2620-54071-image-0-20220217020131020703-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/30-currie-street-karabar-nsw-2620-54071-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800">The siblings want prospective clients to know that they’ll get the “exact same” client experience they’re used to at Ward Estate Agents - and they want people to start reimagining how they engage a sales agent for their home.“We want people to get to know us before they need us,” Jen says.“If you’re going to hand over your greatest asset to someone, you want to know, who am I handing it over to? Do I trust them? Do I like them?“Then when you’re ready to go, you feel like you’re in safe hands.”<a href="https://zango.com.au/search-property/real-estate-agencies/ward-estate-agents/?listing_type=sale&amp;status=current" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View Ward Estate Agents’ current listings here.</a>

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