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.