Jacka, a planned new suburb north of Canberra city, has officially opened its latest stage, paving the way for the construction of more than 500 new homes, Yvette Berry, Minister for Housing and Suburban Development, announced.

Jacka, 20km north of the city, is described as a new small-scale neighbourhood that nurtures sustainable living and connected living.

Ms Berry said this new stage of Jacka will include single residential, multi-unit, community spaces and commercial opportunities in the future Local Centre.

When complete, the suburb will be home to almost 1,800 residents.

“As our city grows, the ACT Government is prioritising housing choice, supply and affordability for all Canberrans,” Ms Berry said. “In the coming years with families building their homes, the newest stage of Jacka will deliver around 500 dwellings.  Thousands of Canberrans will call the suburb home.

“It’s really important that Canberra’s new suburbs provide for the community with living space and green areas.

“Around 70 per cent of Jacka will be dedicated to wide-open space, including playing fields, netball courts, an EV charging station, a central playground, and interconnected pathways and trails.”

The suburb has a target of 15 per cent affordable, community and public homes.

“Amongst the ongoing housing crisis, opening up more land for new homes goes a long way towards increasing overall housing supply,” Ms Berry said.

“Excitingly, it will also be an all-electric suburb, with rebates and bonds on offer for future residents who include energy efficient features, such as solar panels, in their homes.

“The Suburban Land Agency is working closely with the local community and stakeholders to understand what they want to see in the future Jacka Local Centre.”

“I look forward to seeing Jacka’s community grow and thrive as more Canberrans move in,” Ms Berry said.

For more information on Jacka and blocks available for sale, visit suburbanland.act.gov.au/jacka.