Gungahlin Suburb
INTRO
Gungahlin, 2912 is one of the original 18 districts in the Australian Capital Territory, and one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia.
Gaining a reputation in the local market as one of North Canberra’s most desired suburbs, Gungahlin is located 15 kilometres from the Canberra CBD, close to natural bushland settings and many significant developments currently underway.
Ever-growing and moving at a rapid pace, life in Gungahlin has evolved to become a combination of luxury living and supreme location
THE BEST OF GUNGAHLIN
Located 15 kilometres to the north of the Canberra CBD, roughly 18 minutes drive, Gungahlin is ideal for residents who want to live outside the hustle and bustle of the city centre without missing out on all the action.
Home to stage 1 of Canberra’s new light rail network on Hibberson St, Gungahlin residents can easily get into and around Canberra.
The ACT’s major roads such as Gungahlin Drive, Majura Parkway and Northbourne Avenue are easily accessible by car or bus. The bustling town of Belconnen is under 15 minutes away, while the Federal Highway linking to Goulburn and Sydney is just 3km to the east.
Gungahlin is well known for being one of Canberra’s most multicultural suburbs, with more than 40% of residents born outside of the country. The food and retail offerings around the neighbourhood reflects this mix.
With excellent connectivity, an abundance of transport options and strong neighbourhood bonds throughout most of the suburb, Gungahlin is primarily home to young professionals and families.
A thriving metropolis within easy reach of the city, Gungahlin offers diverse dining, shopping and other leisure experiences.
Gungahlin Town Centre, located right in the heart of Gungahlin, with shops, cafes and restaurants is a one-stop destination for residents’ everyday needs.
The Mulanggari Grasslands, a local national park, is also a famous leisure spot for Gungahlin residents, with numerous trail walks and activities for all ages.
Whether it’s for sport or recreation, the cycle path network Gungahlin is waiting to be explored. Multiple access points can be found close throughout the area, each providing direct connections for cyclists to Belconnen, the CBD and beyond.
Key Stats
REGION
The District of Gungahlin - Canberra
POPULATION
6,134,782
TIME TO CBD
20 min
NEAREST TRAIN STATION
Hibberson St Light Rail
MEDIAN PROPERTY PRICE
House: $850,500 Unit: $417,500
MEDIAN RENTAL PRICE
House: $650 PW Unit: $490 PW
Location
IMPORTANT
STATISTICS
Prominently positioned just 14 km south of the Sydney CBD, Kogarah strikes the balance between city and urban living.
Kogarah lies across both the Georges River and Bayside Councils, is bounded by the M5, the Cooks River and both the Canterbury Bankstown and Inner West Council area in the north, Botany Bay in the east, the Georges River in the south, and Salt Pan Creek in the west.
- LGA: The Georges River Council and Bayside Council area
- Boundaries - Key Landmarks:
- Key To The Memorial
- Former Castle Palace Hall
- Key To The Memorial
Connectivity
to Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve
to University of Canberra
to The Australian National University
to Canberra International & Domestic Airport
to Canberra CBD
to Sydney City
People
DEMOGRAPHICS
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Lifestyle
Gungahlin is very popular for young professionals and young families, with a median age of only 31 and couple families with children making up approximately 52.5% of the population, as a result of the multicultural background of the suburb.
Amenities
Schools / Education
Gungahlin is also well known for a large number of schools and educational institutions in the area and surrounding suburbs. This includes Burgmann Anglican School Valley Campus – one of the best performing schools in Canberra and Teresa of Calcutta’s Catholic Primary School with the reputation of creating well-rounded students.
Harrison Preschool
Franklin Early Childhood School
Ngunnawal Primary School
Harrison Primary School
Palmerston District Primary School
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Teresa of Calcutta’s Catholic Primary School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Neville Bonner Primary School
Gold Creek Primary School
Gungahlin College
Burgmann Anglican School Valley Campus
Burgmann Anglican School Forde Campus
John Paul II Catholic College
Healthcare
Medical Centre
Gungahlin Walk-in Centre
Gungahlin Community Health Centre
Gungahlin Family Healthcare
Gungahlin Medical Centre
Gungahlin Medical Practice
Gungahlin Medical and Surgical Centre
Other Health Professionals
ACT Pathology Gungahlin
Capital Pathology Gungahlin – Hinder St
Retail Precincts
Gungahlin Town Centre is the northernmost town centre in Canberra, located in the commercial heart of Gungahlin in Hibberson St.
There are currently four retail anchor stores in the town centre: Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, and Big W, all located in separate developments. There are also two licensed clubs, which are the Raiders Club and Eastlake Gungahlin Club, with Gungahlin Public library and several quality schools in the area.
So whether it is work, play or education, every amenity of modern life is always within easy reach at Gungahlin Town Centre.
Home to the biggest Coles Supermarket in Canberra as well as over 35 specialty retailers, Gungahlin Village is a large neighbourhood sized shopping centre with everything you need for a one-stop-shop.
Gungahlin Village is also conveniently located in Hibberson St, next to Stage 1 of Canberra’s new light rail network.
Marketplace Gungahlin is a convenient, sub regional shopping centre located in the heart of the thriving Gungahlin Town Centre.
With plenty of retail, salons and a great selection of dining options, anchored by Woolworths, Kmart and BIG W, Marketplace Gungahlin is your one-stop shop for shopping, dining and everyday services.
- Gungahlin College Theatre: Performing arts theater in Gungahlin, with weekly performances from students and professionals
- Cornerstone Pub: A great spot to catch a game with your friends, with great food, craft beer and seasonal cocktails.
- Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club: Known to locals as The Lakes, this is one of the foremost social and community venues in Canberra, with over 70 hectares of picturesque green park-lands, the stunning views and modern interior offer a unique club experience. This Gungahlin club has something for everyone, from dining and beverages to dedicated play areas, video games and live sports.
- Raiders Club: A local, not for profit, family and community focused club for residents to relax, including great dining and entertainment experiences all in one location.
- National Dinosaur Museum (8 min drive from Gungahlin): One of the world’s top 10 best dinosaur museums with the country’s largest collection of dinosaur fossils. This is also one of the area’s biggest tourist attractions, with activities such as fossil digs, children’s learning events and weekend tours.
- Gungahlin Leisure Centre: local community aquatic and recreation centre, featuring water parks, heated pool, group fitness and health club.
- Gungahlin Library: Located right in the centre of Gungahlin, Gungahlin Library is a great place for book lovers.
- Siren Bar and Restaurant: Upscale bistro eats, like seafood and pizza, served in a sleek venue with a wood-panelled deck.
- Da Nunzio: offers authentic Italian meals based on simple and fresh ingredients bursting with flavour.
- Simply Pho: serve a variety of Vietnamese street foods, including spring rolls, rice paper rolls, vermicelli dishes, and the iconic flavoursome pho bowls.
- Ogawa Japanese: Known to be one of the best Japanese restaurants in Canberra, Ogawa offers an authentic japanese dining experience with a variety range of great foods
- Grease Monkey Gungahlin: serves mouth watering burgers, pizzas and fried chicken out of an old mechanic’s garage.
- Young & Frisky: Specialising in fried chicken and whiskey, Young & Frisky’s brings the best of Southern American food and exotic whiskeys from all over the world, right in the heart of Gungahlin. Featuring live sport, live music and DJ’s,
- Lion City Singaporean: Singaporean cuisine with street food and iconic dishes including Hainanese chicken rice, Chee Cheong Fun, Cendol and Loh Bak
- Zambrero: Mexican food
- Arirang Restaurant: Korean food
- Yerrabi Pond District Park: Excellent place to go for a walk, BBQ and big playground including a double/tandem flying fox, a large junior play area skateboard area for older kids
- Mulanggari Grasslands Nature Reserve: Located in the south west of Gungahlin Valley, the reserve features nationally endangered natural temperate grassland. Perfect for walking, cycling, picnicking and enjoying the wildlife.
- Gubur Dhaura Heritage Park: Community park with artful interpretation of Aboriginal culture, revealing layers of history, perfect for kids.
- Joey Park Playground: Excellent park for children, with a rock climbing wall, slides, stepping stones and toddler play area. Featuring a much-loved sculpture of a kangaroo and joey.
- Franklin Recreational Playground: Great place for a family picnic and hangout, with BBQ area and multiple playgrounds for all ages.
- Yerrabi Pond: Sweeping water and lake view with a variety of waterbirds including black swans, herons, ducks and purple swamphens. Best place for kids and family with BBQ facilities, playgrounds and exercising venue.
- Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary: Australia’s largest single Box-gum Grassy-woodland area managed for conservation. It has several trails for walking, running and cycling.
In recent years, the Gungahlin Town Centre has grown rapidly, attracting new residents, businesses, and investment, particularly the light rail. The centre will continue to expand in the future, with the Town Center’s Planning Refresh to ensure the appropriately managed of the growth
The refresh is in place, in response to community concerns about liveability, amenity, and types of development, particularly high density development in the town centre’s north-western precinct.
- Infrastructure: Building height and character
- Gungahlin East
- Increase building height for blocks fronting Flemington Road
- Up to 100,000m2 of commercial office floor space in the town centre
- Introduction of residential uses in the Gungahlin East precinct, which support light rail and the light rail station
- North West Gungahlin: Development of a new precinct with a number of high rise residential developments
- Transport & connectivity
- Future transport upgrades and traffic management improvements following the commencement of light rail, the new bus network and other public place upgrades for Gungahlin.
- Improvement of active travel connections in, to and through the town centre
- Monitor the use of the Gungahlin town centre park and ride facility
- Government Upgrades
- Upgrade of open spaces
- Upgrade plan for community facilities including education establishment, religious associated uses, community activity centre, community theatre, or cultural facility.
- New Cinema built in the suburb
Suburb Market Report
MEDIAN PROPERTY PRICE
House: $850,500 Unit: $417,500
MEDIAN RENTAL PRICE
House: $650 PW Unit: $490 PW
MEDIAN RENTAL YIELD
House: 5.2%* Unit: 6.9%*
VACANCY RATE
1.0%*
ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
House: 7.6% Unit: 1.9%
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES LISTED
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