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Suburb Profile: Belconnen

BELCONNEN 2617

Belconnen

Median house price $602,500*

Median rental price $500 per week**

*Source: realestate.com.au updated 28 February 2022

** Source: realestate.com.au updated 3 April 2022

The foreshore of Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen is pumping with life. The riverbanks are filled with restaurants and bars and is the go-to spot in the Belconnen Town Centre to enjoy a night out. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Suburban living with the luxury of city conveniences, the inner suburb of Belconnen within the Belconnen district is fast becoming a popular and trendy place to reside in Canberra.

Ray White Canberra’s Andrew Lonsdale has been selling in the Belconnen region for around 12 years, with well over 120 sold properties under his belt.

“I love the atmosphere down on the foreshore, and the diversity of development in Belconnen is quite amazing,” Mr Lonsdale said.

“The region has a great design into the town centre, and the various shopping centres surrounding the town make it a really convenient place to live.

“It doesn’t have a tram line, but you don’t really need it. Traffic comes in and out in all directions and it’s close enough to be able to get to work in Woden or Tuggeranong, and close enough to the City. It’s a superb location with a super exciting future down the track with the redevelopment of the Belconnen Markets.”

The surrounding natural features of the Belconnen town centre are close by. In particular, Mr Lonsdale said he loves the views of Black Mountain and Mount Stromlo.

“It’s definitely a place where families want to live.”

Belconnen facts:

  • In the most recent census data, there were 6,657 people living in the suburb of Belconnen
  • Belconnen was first settled in 1983
  • The Belconnen name is believed to be of Aboriginal origin

eat Indian Bay in the heart of the town centre is Mr Lonsdale’s favourite Indian restaurant. Their authentic mouthwatering cuisine, reasonable prices for their satisfying portions, and range of street food along with regional curries and thalis make this bar and restaurant a must to check out.

drink The Lighthouse Pub is one of the most popular places for a classic pub feed, for a reason; the atmosphere is inviting, the beers are cold, and the parmi’s are delicious. What more could you want?

shop Belconnen residents enjoy the luxuries of a Westfield right in the centre of town, hosting everything you could possibly need and more.

café With a scrumptious menu (that’s also all available for takeaway) and fantastic cup of joe, the best part is there’s also a bar with a range of exclusive cocktails to die for. The vibes at 54 Benjamin are superb.

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