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<p data-block-key="0o9n7">When people come to Canberra for the weekend, what are they looking for in an Airbnb? Privacy? Proximity to Floriade? Views of Parliament House? New data from Airbnb shows that what they’re actually looking for is … room for their pooch to come too.</p><p data-block-key="46o0u">A list of Canberra’s ‘most wished for’ properties on Airbnb shows <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/569687159813812763?source_impression_id=p3_1710111551_uZQjH9k7CXUK%2FaSa&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah and Matt’s abode in Higgins</a> is right at the top of the list: and it’s aptly named ‘Paw-fect pad’.</p><img alt="Pawfect 1" class="richtext-image full-width" height="432" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Pawfect_1.width-800.png" width="720"><p data-block-key="ec0co">The one-bedroom, one-bathroom granny flat is described as “light, airy and modern, with plenty of creature comforts (for you and your four-legged friend)”. The backyard is fully fenced, with the option of not one but <i>four</i> parks and the local shops for when you want to take your fur baby for a walk.</p><img alt="pawfect 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/pawfect_2.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="dn37h">Just below the Paw-fect Pad on the list is <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/53814677?source_impression_id=p3_1710111637_cn8n0KMov8uXrgAQ&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this ‘Stunning Guest Suite’ in Duffy</a>. Guests rave about it: ‘This was an incredibly comfortable space’ and ‘Jeanie’s place was truly delightful.</p><img alt="duffy 1" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/duffy_1.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="a0eu2">Such thoughtfulness in providing chargers for all types of devices.’ But what they love most is the fact it comes with a heated pool. (We’re also assuming that its proximity to Stromlo means it hosts an endless stream of mountain-biking couples from interstate.)</p><img alt="duffy 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="405" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/duffy_2.width-800.png" width="720"><p data-block-key="fcj3q">According to Airbnb, its services contribute $187 million to Gross State Product in the ACT and supported almost 1,200 jobs in the year to March 2023.</p><p data-block-key="eorf1">“Our hosts in Canberra contribute powerful economic ripple effects to the region,” says Susan Wheeldon, Country Manager for Airbnb, Australia and New Zealand.</p><p data-block-key="7p91b">“We’re supporting businesses such as retailers, restaurants, bars and cafes — which are often the foundation for life in local communities.”</p><h3 data-block-key="424up">The most sought after properties in Canberra also include:</h3><h4 data-block-key="71iso"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/877594056929588082?source_impression_id=p3_1710111468_PNy2KKN6vsA%2B1evW&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This one-bedroom, one-bathroom studio in Chisholm.</a></h4><img alt="Sunny Southside" class="richtext-image full-width" height="540" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Sunny_Southside.width-800.png" width="720"><p data-block-key="4n2tm">This new self-contained flat is fully furnished with a full kitchen and “all the nice things you need to have a relaxing stay”. The Monaro highway provides quick access to the city or the snow fields.</p><img alt="Sunny Southside 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="540" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Sunny_Southside_2.width-800.png" width="720"><h4 data-block-key="6qrqb"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/697870769567439579?source_impression_id=p3_1710109980_X3UOC3Z5g3c1pQi6&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angela’s peaceful and private apartment in Belconnen.</a></h4><img alt="Angela 1" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Angela_1.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="ar9mk">Being 22 floors up is not for everyone, but the views are undeniable. Located in Geocon’s ‘Nightfall’, the established ground-floor public plaza has a Woolworths Metro as well as cafes and restaurants. (Photos of this apartment by Jack Mohr).</p><img alt="Angela 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Angela_2.width-800.png" width="800"><h4 data-block-key="dk1c1"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/11174170?source_impression_id=p3_1710110324_PPe9RuDNpwkqfo1d&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anthony’s stylish lakeside apartment at the foreshore.</a></h4><img alt="stylish kingston" class="richtext-image full-width" height="540" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/stylish_kingston.width-800.png" width="720"><p data-block-key="9p8k8">Located in the newly constructed Element building, this Airbnb is surrounded by trendy restaurants, cafes and a bar. Lakeside living at its finest.</p><img alt="stylish kingston 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="540" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/stylish_kingston_2.width-800.png" width="720"><h4 data-block-key="1kkgd"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/629298388611926617?source_impression_id=p3_1710110751_0MH5fUdX%2BXRyVtB9&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1710193921_YzcyYjE3NjRhYWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This cosy Braddon apartment with free parking.</a></h4><img alt="Cosy Braddon" class="richtext-image full-width" height="468" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Cosy_Braddon.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="bsaro">Located in the brand new ‘Sol’ development, this apartment faces Canberra Centre and has views of the city.</p><img alt="Cosy Braddon 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Cosy_Braddon_2.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="d7apo"></p>

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This amazing self-contained two-bedroom house has a neat and good-sized kitchen, a generous living space, which is large enough for both living and dining needs. Opening to its own spacious backyard, it is rent ready and separately metered.
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Population in Higgins is 3073, with a median age of 37. This is below the Canberra average of 40.5 and way below the national 41.6

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Compared to other areas, families (56%) are over represented and the amount of singles lower than national average

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A majority of 95% live in a house. Households are 2.6 people on average, seems like Higgins is the place to go for spacious living!

Distance	School	Address
0.64 km	Southern Cross Early Childhood School	Wirraway Crescent, Scullin
0.71 km	Cranleigh School	Starke Street, Holt
1.05 km	Kingsford Smith School	Cnr Hardwick Cres and Starke St, Holt
1.08 km	St John the Apostle Primary	Pawsey Circuit, Florey
1.12 km	St Francis Xavier College	Barnard Circuit, Florey
1.22 km	Latham Primary	O'Loghlen Street, Latham
1.41 km	St Matthew's Primary	Stutchbury Street, Page
1.60 km	Hawker College	Murranji Street, Hawker
1.91 km	Belconnen High	Murranji Street, Hawker
1.91 km	Florey Primary	Ratcliffe Crescent, Florey

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