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Leasing Consultant

Matthew Findley

Private, Easy-Care Haven in an Ultra Convenient Location

Ray White Canberra

Property Investment Manager

Judy Arnott

Associate Property Manager

Antone Smith

Charming townhouse in the Inner North

LJ Hooker Dickson

Executive Property Manager

Sarah Lound

Discover Comfortable Living: Your Charming 3-Bedroom Retreat Awaits!

Excellent Location

Grace Bowman

Business Development Manager

Stacie Baker

What a location!

LJ Hooker Canberra City

Sales Director

Rita Feng

CHARACTER FILLED FAMILY HOME IN TREE LINED STREET

Whitcombe Property

Daniella Jadric

This home is not to be missed!

ACT & Surrounds

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Treston Bamber

Position Perfect, Potential Plus!

Belconnen

It’s one of the closest suburbs to the CBD but you could easily not know Aranda exists. Hidden in a leafy pocket at the foot of Black Mountain, living here means you can enjoy all the luxuries of urban living but feel like you’re miles away from anything. The once-derelict Aranda shops are now a bustling community with a coffee roastery, cafe, bar and a boutique gift shop, or it’s not far to the Jamison Shopping Centre at Macquarie. With easy access to the city and Belconnen, excellent facilities, parks and good quality schools, Aranda is home to many established families but younger couples enjoy the lifestyle too.

Aranda

You’ll know you’re in Belconnen once you’ve driven past the much-loved, phallic-shaped owl statue. Whether you want to enjoy the water and the outdoors with family, have a leisurely meal with friends, or be close to a major transport hub, you can do it all in Belconnen. There’s no shortage of shops and eateries, both at Westfield Belconnen shopping mall, hidden in the surrounding buildings or dotted around the Lake Ginninderra foreshore. Apartment complexes are Belconnen’s signature, with plenty of new developments popping up around the Lake.

Sitting alongside bushland with close proximity to both the city and Belconnen, Bruce is popular with students, professionals and families alike, living primarily in modern apartments and townhouses. It’s an area dominated by health, education and sport, with Calvary Hospital, Canberra Institute of Technology, University of Canberra, the Australian Institute of Sport and GIO Stadium Canberra all within walking distance. Here you can spot one of our country’s greatest athletes, catch a Raiders, Brumbies, Capitals, and Socceroos match or even a world-class entertainment act such as Keith Urban.

Bruce

One of Canberra’s best value suburbs, Charnwood in outer west Belconnen is a quiet suburb with easy access to a wide range of facilities. The suburb’s range of houses are popular with young professionals first entering the property market, often then adding their own touch with a renovation. The affordability factor also makes it popular with families, and the suburb has multiple schools and sports fields. Charnwood has its own dedicated local shops with a supermarket, retailers and plenty of eateries, plus Belconnen Town Centre or the shops in nearby Casey are just a short drive away.

Charnwood

The quiet, leafy suburb of Cook is one of Belconnen’s innermost suburbs, just a 10 minute drive from the city centre. Here you’ll find almost exclusively houses, some lucky enough to back onto Mt Painter Nature Reserve, which is a beautiful spot for a walk or some bird spotting. Live in Cook and you’re lucky enough to call the Cook Shops your local, which are home to popular cafe Little Oink, pizza and craft beer bar To All My Friends, an oyster and seafood shop, and a well-stocked grocer and liquor store that is bursting with local produce. Jamison Plaza is also a stone’s throw away.

Cook

Right-on the north-west border of the ACT, Dunlop is a quiet gem of a suburb, offering plenty of open space, closeness to nature and a family-friendly atmosphere. Life here means you can pop out for rare bird spotting at West Belconnen Pond, nip down to the Dunlop shops which are slated for an upgrade in 2020, or take the kids to one of the eight playgrounds in the suburb. For more shops and facilities, it’s only a 10 minute drive to Westfield Belconnen, or a quick trip in the opposite direction will get you out to the heart of Canberra’s wine region.

Dunlop

Looking for a quiet suburb in Canberra’s north with easy access to Belconnen and the city plus lots of green space to enjoy? Evatt could be the place for you. The family-friendly suburb is filled almost exclusively with houses, and many even enjoy views of Lake Ginninderra, the Brindabella Mountains and Black Mountains. The Evatt neighbourhood shops feature a cafe and bar, bakery, takeaway, IGA and even a beauty salon, with the buzzing Belconnen town centre just minutes away.

Evatt

Right next to the busy hub of Belconnen Town Centre is the quiet, somewhat hidden suburb of Florey. With schools, parks, play areas, shops and major arterial roads all close by, living here offers plenty of convenience. While Florey has its own local shops, with a grocer, medical centre, takeaway shop and other stores, it’s also only five minutes away to the shops, entertainment and eateries of Westfield Belconnen. It’s also only a short drive to enjoy Lake Ginninderra, which is a great spot for a walk, picnic, swim or to enjoy a meal at the surrounding food precinct.

Florey

Loved by locals for its parks and green spaces, the serene suburb of Flynn is tucked away in Belconnen. Families get to enjoy a comfortable suburban lifestyle with spacious homes and larger blocks, plus plenty of open space for the kids to run around, or older residents can just enjoy the peace and quiet. While it may feel like you’re steeped deep in nature, Flynn is still close to everything you need. It’s only a short drive into the buzzing Belconnen town centre, and just a 20 minute commute into the heart of the city.

Flynn

Fraser is an area that’s loved by locals - so much so, they rarely leave. The tightly-held suburb in Belconnen’s north west is filled with spacious homes, larger blocks and quiet streets. Fraser has its own primary school, with other schools not far away. The quiet local shops are good for the basics, and are currently undergoing an upgrade, and it’s only a 10 minute drive to the shops and eateries of the Belconnen Town Centre. Live here and you can also get out and enjoy the ample natural surround with great bush walks around the Dunlop Ponds Lake and up Mount Rogers.

Fraser

Surrounded by plenty of green, open spaces with a few historic buildings scattered around, Giralang is a comfortable spot to live in Canberra’s west. Here you’ll find a median house price which is slightly below the ACT average, making it an appealing suburb for investors and those looking to enter the property market for the first time. Kids can enjoy the Community Nature Play Park, which was built using timber from historic Tharwa Bridge and designed with help from University of Canberra landscape architecture students. After many years of planning, Giralang Shops has a supermarket, retailers and apartments in the works, but shopping hubs at Crace, Kaleen or Belconnen Town Centre aren’t far away.

Giralang

Live in the Belconnen suburb of Hawker and you’ll likely enjoy treetop views from your windows—some elevated blocks get to lap up vast vistas across Belconnen. With three schools within the suburb and more affordable housing options, it’s a popular area with families. It has quite a thriving local shopping precinct, with a wide range of shops, services and eateries - including the popular RockSalt restaurant. The eateries, shops and entertainment of Belconnen Town Centre is just a short drive away. And it’s easy to stay active in the area, with a number of large ovals, sporting facilities and the stunning Pinnacle Nature Reserve to enjoy.

Hawker

Full of convenience, Higgins is a leafy suburb nestled in Belconnen. Here you’ll predominantly find houses, many that enjoy larger block sizes, and prices at the more affordable end of the spectrum, which makes it an appealing area for first home buyers. The quiet local Higgins shops sit right in the middle of the suburb, with all of the essentials, while the busier hubs of the Hawker and Kippax Shops or Belconnen Town Centre are a short trip away.

Higgins

Tucked away on Canberra’s north-western fringe, Holt remains one of the city’s most affordable suburbs. Live here and you could enjoy views over expansive nature reserves and the Murrumbidgee River, plus great local amenities including ovals, playgrounds and schools. Belconnen Town Centre is not far away, but the suburb enjoys its own little hub at Kippax Shops, which has multiple grocery stores and speciality shops plus a smattering of eateries and takeaways joints.

Holt

You’ll feel like you’re living amongst nature in Kaleen. The community-oriented suburb is great for families with four schools, plus two ovals, several playgrounds and Kaleen Indoor Sports Centre which offers a wide range of team sports. Kaleen also has two sets of local shops, including a couple of cosy cafes. Here you’ll find almost exclusively houses, with relatively large block sizes that make the most of the bushland surrounds.

Kaleen

Much like its neighbouring suburbs, Latham is a quiet area with lots of trees, open spaces and bushland. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle in an established suburb, the houses and townhouses of Latham are just a 10 minute drive away from Belconnen, and around 20 minutes from Civic. You can easily make the most of the natural surrounds at Ginninderra Creek or Umbagong District Park, which offers up a great range of playground equipment, picnic areas, and walking paths. Latham also has its own small local shops, while the larger shopping precincts of Kippax, Florey, Hawker and Belconnen are just a short drive away.

Latham

Talk about location. Belconnen’s newer suburb of Lawson is well-positioned directly across from the University of Canberra, a stone’s throw from Belconnen’s thriving town centre and close to Lake Ginninderra which is an idyllic spot for a picnic, swim or walk. You could be amongst the first to live in this mix of modern houses, townhouses and apartments. Locals love to hike up to the trig point at Reservoir Hill with a 360 degree panorama across the region. And it’s super convenient. There’s access to major arterial roads to the city and Gungahlin and while there are already parks, playgrounds, cycleways and pathways, there’s still much more to come as the suburb develops.

Lawson

Macgregor is a quiet suburb in Canberra’s far west that offers sweeping views of the Brindabellas and Ginninderra Creek. It’s an area popular with young families thanks to its proximity to nature as well as Belconnen Town Centre, schools, shops, and public transport. In the older part of Macgregor, you’ll find houses on large, leafy blocks, or the newer housing developments are well-suited to first home buyers and investors. Sprinkled with walking trails and the popular KingSwim school, it’s a great place to enjoy a balanced lifestyle.

Macgregor

Macnamara

Home to Canberra’s only waterslide park, Big Splash, it’s unsurpising that Macquarie is a great place for families to call home, but retirees and students also enjoy all that the suburb has to offer. Only 8 kilometres from the city centre, Macquarie has two schools, plenty of places to entertain the kids, and residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to shops. Jamison Plaza has multiple supermarkets, speciality shops and eateries, including the colourful array of sweet patisserie treats at Ricardo’s Cafe. There’s also the smaller Macquarie Shops on the other side of the suburb, or it’s a quick drive to Belconnen Town Centre.

Macquarie

Looking for a quiet, suburban lifestyle without giving up on convenience? Mckellar in Belconnen is a peaceful, family-friendly suburb with rows of well-kept houses, and a good offering of schools nearby. Live here and you’ll wake up to a soundtrack of the birds who live in the suburb’s mature, native trees, whilst also having everything at your fingertips. It’s ultra-handy to the nearby Evatt shops, Belconnen Town Centre and University of Canberra, while William Palmer Park and the beautiful surrounds of Lake Ginninderra are also nearby. And getting into the city centre is just 20 minutes.

McKellar

Tucked right in the middle of Belconnen is Melba, a quiet, leafy suburb with a strong sense of community. The suburb’s mix of houses and townhouses are in high demand, particularly with older couples and families, thanks to their mix of affordability and location. There are three schools within the suburb, and residents get to enjoy well-maintained sporting ovals and facilities, plus easy access to major arterial roads and public transport. The local Melba Shops have all of the basics, while it’s just a short trip to the shops and eateries of Belconnen Town Centre. Melba is also positioned right at the foot of Mount Rogers, which means it’s easy to pop out and enjoy some fresh air and impressive views on the nature trails.

Melba

Don’t want to live too far from the city, but also don’t want to fork out a small fortune for a place? Try Page. Just 10 kilometres from the city centre, Page is a quiet, leafy suburb that scores well on both convenience and affordability. The local shops may be small but there’s plenty there, including a beauty salon, hairdresser, a couple of eateries, and Page Bottler, which is worth a visit even if you don’t live nearby, for their range of craft beers, local and boutique wines and small-batch spirits. Otherwise it’s only a few minutes’ drive to enjoy everything the Belconnen Town Centre has to offer. Lake Ginninderra is also not far away, and a beautiful spot for walking or cycling, or even catching up with friends for a meal at one of the lakeside dining spots.

Page

Just 15 minutes from the city with a lower than average (though steadily rising) median house price, Scullin is an increasingly sought-after suburb for Canberra families and individuals. The Scullin Shops have been reinvigorated and are home to a yoga studio, eateries, and other retailers including one of Canberra’s most loved ‘Another Chance’ Op Shops. Belconnen Westfield and Hawker Shops are also just a short drive away. Avid readers will love the suburb’s many street libraries, where you can browse, borrow and donate books.

Scullin

Sitting on the northern edge of Belconnen is Spence, a quiet suburb with plenty of open, leafy spaces. The suburb has its own local shops with a grocer, bakery, butcher, and physio, while the shops and eateries of Belconnen Town Centre are less than a 10 minute drive away. The beautiful Palmerville Heritage Park is nearby, which is a great spot for a walk. And your four-legged friends are more than catered for with a great off-leash dog area - there’s even a box of dog balls supplied by members of the community. The quaint towns of Hall and Gold Creek are also just minutes away.

Spence

Strathnairn

One of Belconnen’s most sought-after suburbs, Weetangera is only 15 minutes drive from the city. Here you’ll find leafy streets lined with beautifully appointed homes, many with mature gardens, and a tight-knit community with plenty of long-term residents who have called the suburb home for decades. Weetangera’s local shops have plenty to satisfy the taste buds, like coffee and pastries by Patisserie 6, or authentic Lahori cuisine at Lahori Gate. For a more substantial shop, Belconnen Town Centre or Jamison Plaza are a quick drive away. You can also enjoy magnificent views, flora and fauna with a walk on the nearby Pinnacle Nature Trail.

Weetangera

Jon Stumbles

Central Location and Comfort

LJ Hooker Queanbeyan – Jerrabomberra – Googong

Greater Queanbeyan

Looking for a rural lifestyle that’s still not too far away from town? Check out Burra, which sits south of Queanbeyan on the way to the Snowy Mountains. Live here and you can enjoy a serene lifestyle, huge blocks, and wide sweeping views. While there are a number of original homesteads and renovated cottages, the brand new Mount Burra development is giving newcomers the chance to start from scratch and build their dream home on a large block. Despite its rural setting, Burra is only 20 minutes to Queanbeyan and 10 minutes to the thriving new Googong Township.

Burra

With a median house price almost $200,000 lower than Canberra, it’s no surprise this Queanbeyan suburb, which hugs the ACT border, is in demand. Its steep streets are home to some of the city’s larger houses, built in the 1980s and 1990s, with apartments and townhouses also dotted across the suburb. From Crestwood it’s only walking distance to Queanbeyan Pool, or you can drop into the Roos Club for a game of pool or to catch live sport. It’s also only a short trip to Queanbeyan’s largest shopping centre, Riverside Plaza, which boasts more than 40 speciality stores.

Crestwood

Environa

Googong is Queanbeyan’s newer region, with the first residents only moving in back in 2014. It’s an area loved by families for its kid-friendly environment, community focus and affordable modern homes. There’s the Googong North Village Centre for your shopping needs, while Queanbeyan town centre isn’t far away. And there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, including the beautiful Googong Dam, which is a great spot for bushwalking, mountain bike riding, sailing and even fishing. And the area is still growing, with essentials like more schools, shops and eateries in the works.

Googong

While it’s not far from Queanbeyan’s busy town centre, the suburb of Greenleigh offers semi-rural living without giving up on convenience. The private, secluded suburb is filled with huge homesteads and architecturally-designed gems, with many boasting exceptional features, sitting on blocks which are minimum one-acre in size. The suburb is only five minutes from all the shops, eateries and facilities of Queanbeyan, or an easy 20 minute drive into Canberra, and also sits in the enviable spot of being on the way to the south coast.

Greenleigh

The hilly region of Jerrabomberra is one of Queanbeyan’s most sought-after suburbs. Here you’ll find a wide mix of places, from compact, affordable townhouses through to sprawling mansions with manicured gardens which enjoy panoramic views over Canberra. It’s a popular area thanks to its strong community feel, tidy houses, and close proximity to great facilities. You can get out amongst nature on one of the area’s leafy walking trails, or even pop in for a swim at Jerrabomberra Waterhole. There’s one school within the suburb, or easy access to plenty more in the surrounding areas—it’s not even far to the prestigious private schools of Canberra’s inner south. Jerrabombera has its own shopping centre with all the basics and a couple of eateries, but it’s also only a stone’s throw to the busy Queanbeyan Town Centre.

Jerrabomberra

Jumping Creek

Looking for a quiet and affordable suburb with easy access to great facilities? Try Karabar. Here you’ll find predominantly houses and townhouses, with plenty of options at the more affordable end of the market, making it a great spot for first home buyers or families. Karabar has its own shopping centre with all the basics and a couple of eateries, but it’s also only a stone’s throw to the busy Queanbeyan Town Centre.

Karabar

Whether it’s taking in a world-class show at The Q Performing Arts Centre, kayaking down Queanbeyan River or sitting back and enjoying live music in one of the beer gardens of the gentrified country pubs, Queanbeyan combines the best of country living with the benefits and amenities of a bigger city. From big rural properties to newly built apartments, great doer-uppers and beautiful federation homes, Queanbeyan has a huge range of living choices to suit your budget and lifestyle.

Queanbeyan

Boasting lower median house prices and a short drive to the city, Queanbeyan East is an increasingly appealing suburb for singles, couples or families looking to cut down both their mortgages and commute times. The area is a mix of industrial and residential, with an equal blend of houses, townhouses and apartments including some newer housing developments. Without leaving the suburb you can watch the action at Seiffert Oval, former home of the Canberra Raiders, or practice your lawn bowls at Queanbeyan RSL Memorial Bowling Club. There’s also a local centre with a good range of shops, or Queanbeyan’s largest shopping centre Riverside Plaza is just up the road.

Queanbeyan East

Nestled between Jerrabomberra and Queanbeyan centre, West Queanbeyan commands views across to Black Mountain Tower and over the Queanbeyan town centre. Here you can enjoy the many parks and walking trails including the Queanbeyan Nature Reserve and Bicentennial Park. You can also have a flutter at the Queanbeyan Race Club or even try your hand at archery at the Queanbeyan Archery Club. A diverse range of housing options from bigger blocks to entry level homes and apartments cater to families, first home buyers and downsizers.

Queanbeyan West

Just off the Monaro Highway on the road to the Snowy Mountains is Royalla. Originally a railway settlement that takes its name from the nearby Mount Rob Roy, it is now home to a small community who enjoy large homes, huge blocks of land, and beautiful country expanses. At its heart is the Royalla Common, featuring a community hall, Elm grove, natural amphitheatre and walking tracks for the benefit of both locals and visitors. Despite its bush setting, Royalla is only a 20 minute drive into the shops, services and eateries of Tuggeranong Town Centre, or 10 minutes to Googong.

Royalla

South Jerrabomberra

Located high on a ridge off the Kings Highway, overlooking the town of Queanbeyan and the stunning Molonglo Gorge is The Ridgeway. Scattered throughout this rural setting are huge rural blocks and sprawling homes that take full advantage of their magnificent surrounds. If you’re lucky enough to snare a home in this tightly held enclave, you can enjoy the best of both worlds – the serenity of the bush, with the convenience of Queanbeyan centre just a five minute drive away.

The Ridgeway

Tralee

Williamsdale

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Craig Chapman

Sales Agent

Tamara Ross

Waterside living. Nicholls.

MARQ Property

Gungahlin

Amaroo means ‘beautiful place’ and that phrase certainly rings true in this well-established Gungahlin suburb. Here you will predominantly find large homes, many with three or four bedrooms, so it’s a great place to buy a property that can fit a family. The Amaroo Shopping Centre features the essentials plus Coles supermarket, Butters Pattiserie, Coffee Guru and Burger with the Lot. There are plenty of playing fields and every Saturday, people head to Amaroo for the Park Run. With easy access to schools, and the hub of Gungahlin Town Centre just a short drive away, Amaroo caters to every need.

Amaroo

Longing for the days back when suburban streets were quiet and leafy, and plentiful open spaces meant the kids could play outdoors? That’s what you’ll find in Bonner, a planned estate in Gungahlin focused on delivering an enjoyable lifestyle. A pedestrian and cycle path network runs throughout the suburb, connecting the local shops, school, neighbourhood oval, picnic areas, parks and the nearby Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve. The Gungahlin Town Centre is also close by with department stores, cafés, restaurants, healthcare centres and a host of community facilities.

Bonner

Tucked away in Gungahlin, Casey is a newer suburb, with convenient local amenities and stunning natural surrounds. Casey Market Town is a central hub for activity in the area, and locals keep well fed and hydrated at family-friendly neighbourhood pub Casey Jones. It’s an ideal spot for if you want a bit of breathing space, with a wide range of modern houses and townhouses on offer.

Casey

With a strong sense of community and a focus on active lifestyles, Crace has plenty to offer families, couples and individuals. The small suburb was developed with good design in mind - it won a national award for master planned communities - and you will find a stylish blend of houses, townhouses and apartments. Local shopping centre Crace Central is at the heart of the suburb, which has a supermarket, gym, cafes, medical centre, hair and beauty salons and popular eatery, The District, which is great for pub fare or a refreshing beverage. Gungahlin Town Centre is also a short drive away.

Crace

Want to live somewhere surrounded by nature? Forde is one of Canberra’s greenest communities, with more than half the suburb surrounded by parkland, wetlands or nature reserve. You’re less likely to be staring out the window at your neighbour’s house and more likely to catch a glimpse of the local fauna. Forde’s local shops have everything you need, and you can also drop in for a meal or a cheeky cocktail at Frankies at Forde. The suburb is also right next to the Mulligans Flat Reserve, which is a haven for native wildlife including the super cute Bettongs. In Forde you’ll predominantly find families, living across a range of modern houses and townhouses.

Forde

Peaceful Franklin offers a relaxed family lifestyle, with a good mix of houses, townhouses and apartments. Take the kids to the brand new Franklin recreational park with facilities for all ages, run, walk or cycle around Franklin pond or through the several nature reserves or hop on the light rail to whisk you into the city. There are plenty of schools within walking distance and the local shops include several eateries, a bike shop, a well-stocked Woollies and even a frozen custard joint for when cravings hit. Meanwhile the busy hub of Gungahlin Town Centre is just five minutes up the road.

Franklin

Wrapped around the hustle and bustle of Gungahlin Town Centre, living in Gungahlin means access to the light rail network for a quick and comfortable trip to the city centre. But why head to the city when you have so many shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and soon to be built 8 cinema complex right on your doorstep? You can tuck into fried chicken and whiskey at Young and Frisky, sip on Italian-style coffee and indulge in petite gateaux at Le Bon Melange, or snap photos of your rainbow waffles at Sunday in Canberra, plus burger favourite Grease Monkey is also opening soon. Gungahlin has a younger median population, who live in a mix of mostly modern apartments and homes.

Want to live less than 15 kilometres from the city centre but enjoy an idyllic country lifestyle? The historic village of Hall, just inside the ACT/NSW border, is a quaint town that’s home to just under 300 people. Live here and you could walk to the very popular Hall Village Markets, which attract people from all over town. The main street is a foodie delight with home-baked sweets and hearty meals at Daughters at Hall Café, refined pub meals at the cosy 1882 Bar and Grill, delicious brunches and Bombolini doughnuts at Kynefin Café, plus a huge range of local wines and beers at Hops and Vine. A host of great schools are just a short distance away. Plus, you’re well on your way to the heart of Canberra wine country, which is just up the highway.

Hall

Hall Region

Harrison, located just 10 kilometres north of the city, is an in-demand suburb, particularly for families wanting to live close to schools, playgrounds, the light rail network and local amenities. You can choose to live in a house, townhouse or apartment, which are all quite modern, and many of the apartments offer up strips of restaurants and other services on the ground floor. Just pop across Flemington Road for the Franklin shops, or five minutes up the road is the busy Gungahlin town centre. And you’re spoilt for choice if you like keeping active, with plenty of gyms in the area plus playing fields, and ample places to go hiking not far away.

Harrison

Canberra’s northernmost suburb, Jacka is one of Gungahlin’s newer areas. Master planned to incorporate sustainable design, housing blocks take advantage of solar access and rainwater tanks, meaning less ongoing energy bills. Its range of modern houses and townhouses are on the more affordable end of the spectrum, making it a popular spot for families and younger people entering the property market. Living here you have easy access to good schools, plus the shops and eateries of Gungahlin Town Centre, plus the light rail network, are only a short drive away.

Jacka

Mitchell

Looking for somewhere that’s perfect for couples or young families? Moncrieff is one of Gungahlin’s newer suburbs, designed to make the most of the area’s existing hilltops, ridges and open spaces. Move here and you’ll be one of the first to call this suburb home, amongst the rows of brand-new houses. A shopping centre, playgrounds, walking trails, ponds, a group centre and community facilities are all on the way, whilst Gungahlin Town Centre is just a short drive away.

Moncrieff

One of Canberra’s northernmost suburbs, Ngunnawal is a spacious, quiet area that’s popular with professionals and families. Kids are well looked after thanks to great schools nearby and plenty of open spaces and playgrounds to run around. The Ngunnawal Shopping Centre has you covered for the basics, or its a quick drive to the shops, cafes, restaurants and bars in Gungahlin or Belconnen. Even the city is only 12 kilometres away.

Ngunnawal

Want to live in a stylish home with enough space for a big garden, outdoor dining area or even a pizza oven? Nicholls could be the suburb for you. Here you’ll find a great range of houses, including the prestigious homes of Harcourt Hill, plus excellent walking tracks and paths right around the suburb. There’s a local shopping centre for all the basics, or it’s only two kilometres to Gungahlin Town Centre. Plus Nicholls is also home to the quaint Gold Creek Village, which has Cockington Green, the National Dinosaur Museum, the Australian Reptile Centre and old-English style pub The George Harcourt Inn, as well as several specialty shops and cafes. And fancy yourself as a golfer? There are not one but two golf courses in Nicholls.

Nicholls

A quieter part of Gungahlin, the suburb of Palmerston is bounded by nature reserves on three sides. With a mix of young families and retirees, you’ll find larger blocks and wider roads than some of the area’s newer suburbs. In the middle of its mix of houses and townhouses is a small local shops with all the basics and a medical centre, or it’s just a short drive to everything you could need at the Gungahlin Town Centre.

Palmerston

Tucked just inside the ACT/New South Wales border on Canberra’s most northern tip, Taylor is one of Canberra’s newest suburbs. Its first residents have already moved in and made the area home, living in a mix of brand new houses and townhouses, and the suburb continues to expand. Taylor already has its own primary school, and the Taylor Adventure Playground is there to keep the kids entertained. There are plans to build a local shopping centre, but until then, there are plenty of facilities in the neighbouring suburbs and it’s only four kilometres into the lively Gungahlin Town Centre and light rail network.

Taylor

Only 15 minutes from the city, Throsby has a peaceful suburban vibe and plenty of wide, open spaces. Life here means being close to everything you need, but feels like a private sanctuary kitted out with excellent parks and amenities. Tucked away between two woodland nature reserves, you can expect to have birds, wallabies, and even bettongs as neighbours. This newer suburb is still growing, with local shops yet to come, but it’s only a short drive to Gungahlin Town Centre. The area is also well-serviced by schools in the neighbouring suburbs.

Throsby

Kris Hellier

THE DOOR IS OPEN, WELCOME HOME

Stone Gungahlin

Molonglo Valley

Coombs

Denman Prospect

Molonglo

Whitlam

Wright

Jenny, Michael And Mark McReynolds

Cris O'Brien

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North Canberra

Hugging the north-eastern edge of Lake Burley Griffin, Acton is home to the National Museum of Australia and National Film and Sound Archive. Much of the suburb is dominated by the beautiful heritage buildings of the Australian National University, which explains the suburb’s particularly low median age. Then there’s New Acton, a hip arts precinct centred around the Nishi Building, an international award-winning architectural masterpiece (or eyesore, depending on who you ask) with its crazy timber facade and one of the most photographed staircases in Canberra. The area also has restaurants, hidden bars, funky hotels, cinemas and apartment-dwelling residents.

Acton

One of Canberra’s most sought-after suburbs, Ainslie is known for its unbeatable location, leafy green streets and gorgeous heritage-listed homes. It’s one of Canberra’s oldest suburbs with a diverse population of students, retirees and families who all enjoy fantastic local facilities. Love cheese? The IGA at the Ainslie Shops will keep you well and truly satisfied, with one of the best selections in town. It’s a quick trip to the lively dining strip of Lonsdale Street in Braddon or the city - but there’s no need to make the trip, with an impressive gourmet offering at the Ainslie Shops. From local favourite pub Edgar’s Inn, to slick eatery Pilot, woodfired pizza at Mama Dough or French crepes at Breizh Café—you won’t go hungry.

Ainslie

Appreciate the more delicious things in life? Living in Braddon means Canberra’s hippest dining strip Lonsdale Street is right on your doorstep, with funky bars, stylish boutiques, award-winning eateries, theatres, cafes, coffee roasteries and even a brewery. Home to a wide range of new multi-million dollar developments, Braddon is predominantly filled with apartments and townhouses, with a few beautiful older homes nestled in the leafy back streets. The suburb is also just a stone’s throw from the Canberra Centre, cinemas, theatres, plus more eateries, bars and nightlife.

Braddon

Sitting in an enviable position nestled between the base of Mount Ainslie, Lake Burley Griffin and the city centre, is the beautiful, leafy suburb of Campbell. While it’s one of Canberra’s older suburbs, home to predominantly families and couples of all ages, its an area that’s seen major redevelopment over recent years. The lake end of the suburb is now filled with a range of stylish, high density developments, which also boast a top notch array of eateries including Teddy Pickers, The Pedlar, and Lanterne Rooms. In the middle of the suburb is the quiet Campbell shops, with a grocer, bakery, pharmacy and a handful of eateries, including phenomenal French food at Les Bistronomes. Living in Campbell, it’s only a short walk away to the city centre, Lake Burley Griffin, Mount Ainslie and the Australian War Memorial.

Campbell

Affectionately known as Civic, Canberra’s city centre is filled with a growing mix of shopping, restaurants, nightlight, theatres, transport hubs and lush parks. A wide mix of apartment buildings offer inner city living, just moments away from everything you could need. If you work in the city, it’s just a quick walk into the office, and you’re spoilt for choice with exceptional coffee along the way. Great schools can also be found in the surrounding suburbs.

City

Looking for leafy streets, easy access to public transport and a particularly good eat street? Dickson may be the suburb for you. With a light rail interchange and several bus stops right there, getting to work, school or wherever you need to go is easy. But there’s plenty to explore within the suburb itself. The Dickson shops have everything you could need, with even more shops currently under development. Just around the corner is where things get delicious, with Canberra’s ‘China Town’ restaurant strip alongside a great selection of cafes, restaurants and pubs. You can find plenty of older homes, surrounded by greenery on substantial blocks, as well as a smattering of brand new apartment developments.

Dickson

Downer is an inner-north suburb that offers quiet residential living and is popular with retirees, couples and students. It’s right on the doorstep of the inner city hubs of Lyneham and Dickson, with access to great schools, transport options and shops nearby. And the formerly quiet Downer Shops have recently been revitalised, and now boast the popular Gang Gang Cafe, wellbeing studio Here, a vet hospital and a wine shop.

Downer

With leafy streets, an oval of bounding dogs, and a strong sense of community, the suburb of Hackett is somewhat of a hidden gem. While it sits only six kilometres from the city, you’ll feel like you’re miles away thanks to plenty of mature trees and wide open spaces. Some houses even have nature right on their doorstep, backing onto Mount Majura Nature Reserve. Hackett shops has all of the basics plus Thai takeaway joint Siam Twist, while the shops and vast eateries of Dickson are a short trip away. It’s also close to a great choice of schools and public transport.

Hackett

With beautiful leafy streets, great cycle paths, proximity to the city and genuinely cool local shops, Lyneham is one sought-after suburb. It’s an area synonymous with art, and you can lap up the creative vibes at Tilley’s Devine Café Gallery, known for its all-dining and jazz nights, or The Front, with its live music, art exhibitions and delicious brunches. A mix of standalone houses, townhouses and apartments, Lyneham residents have easy access to three schools, and to the light rail network which runs directly past on Northbourne Avenue.

Lyneham

Majura

Big blocks, heritage-listed properties, leafy streets, and an exceptional local pub, all within walking distance of the city? It’s no wonder O’Connor is an in-demand suburb. The Duxton at the O’Connor shops is a local institution, known for top-notch pub grub, trivia nights and lazy catch ups with friends, as is the Polish White Eagle Club across the road. The well established inner suburb has a wide mix of residents, and the shady streets are predominantly lined with single-storey houses.

O'Connor

Perched right on the city fringe, Reid is one of Canberra’s oldest suburbs. Living here means you get to enjoy leafy, tree-lined streets and large house blocks - an entire section of the suburb has even been heritage listed to protect the unique architecture of the homes in the area. It’s a short walk into the buzzing city centre, or even the restaurants and bars of the new Campbell 5 precinct or Braddon’s Lonsdale Street. And even though you’re right in the heart of town, it’s not hard to escape to nature - it’s walking distance to Mt Ainslie, where if you make the trip up, you’re treated to spectacular panoramic views of the nation’s capital.

Reid

Russell

It may only be minutes from the city, but Turner is a peaceful suburb, with tree-lined streets and plenty of parks and green spaces. Here you’ll predominantly find apartments and townhouses, with a number of brand new developments, along with a few older cottages and houses still dotted around the suburb. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to facilities, with everything the buzzing city centre offers within easy walking distance, or the lively dining strip of Lonsdale Street in Braddon just a stone’s throw away. The light rail also runs right by, and there’s easy access to the rest of Canberra’s public transport network.

Turner

This charming little suburb may be right next to the New South Wales border, but it still feels like you’re in the centre of everything. The Watson Shops are a foodie’s delight, with delicious Filipino restaurant Lolo and Lola, and very popular cafe, The Knox Made in Watson, while the main shopping and dining hub of Dickson is a short drive away. It’s also a quick trip across Northbourne Avenue to the Capital Region Farmers Market every Saturday morning. Inhabited by students, families and retirees, Watson was once primarily houses but more townhouses and apartments have been added over the years.

7 Houses for rent in Watson and surrounding suburbs

12 Phillipa Weeks Street
WATSON ACT 2602

$550 per week

Ray White Canberra

Matthew Findley

Properties in surrounding suburbs

13/32 Fred Williams Crescent
LYNEHAM ACT 2602

$570 P/W

LJ Hooker Dickson

Judy Arnott

Antone Smith

20 Blacket Street
DOWNER ACT 2602

$630 p/week

LJ Hooker Dickson

Antone Smith

Sarah Lound

70 Wilshire Street
DICKSON ACT 2602

$650 / Wk

LJ Hooker Dickson

Judy Arnott

Antone Smith

74 Dooring Street
DICKSON ACT 2602

$690 Per Week

LJ Hooker Canberra City

Grace Bowman

Stacie Baker

34 Burn Street
DOWNER ACT 2602

$780 per week

Whitcombe Property

Rita Feng

59 Rivett Street
HACKETT ACT 2602

$930 / Wk

LJ Hooker Dickson

Daniella Jadric

Antone Smith

7 Houses for rent in Watson and surrounding suburbs

12 Phillipa Weeks StreetWATSON ACT 2602

$550 per week

Ray White Canberra

Matthew Findley

Properties in surrounding suburbs

13/32 Fred Williams CrescentLYNEHAM ACT 2602

$570 P/W

LJ Hooker Dickson

Judy Arnott

Antone Smith

20 Blacket StreetDOWNER ACT 2602

$630 p/week

LJ Hooker Dickson

Antone Smith

Sarah Lound

70 Wilshire StreetDICKSON ACT 2602

$650 / Wk

LJ Hooker Dickson

Judy Arnott

Antone Smith

74 Dooring StreetDICKSON ACT 2602

$690 Per Week

LJ Hooker Canberra City

Grace Bowman

Stacie Baker

34 Burn StreetDOWNER ACT 2602

$780 per week

Whitcombe Property

Rita Feng

59 Rivett StreetHACKETT ACT 2602

$930 / Wk

LJ Hooker Dickson

Daniella Jadric

Antone Smith

12 Phillipa Weeks Street
WATSON ACT 2602

13/32 Fred Williams Crescent
LYNEHAM ACT 2602

20 Blacket Street
DOWNER ACT 2602

70 Wilshire Street
DICKSON ACT 2602

74 Dooring Street
DICKSON ACT 2602

34 Burn Street
DOWNER ACT 2602

59 Rivett Street
HACKETT ACT 2602