BRUCE 2617

Region Belconnen

Median house price $901,000*

*Source: realestate.com.au updated December 2021

Known as the intellectual hub of Canberra and filled with a plethora of nature and plenty of gorgeous properties, the Belconnen suburb of Bruce is one of the most popular areas to live in the ACT.

Successful and prominent real estate agent for McGrath North Canberra, Natalie Kokic Schmidt, is an expert in all things Bruce, after selling in the suburb for around 15 years.

“I’ve probably sold about 60 properties in Bruce now, and it was one of the very first suburbs I started dealing in, and I think it’s the perfect suburb for everyone,” Ms Kokic Schmidt said.

“Location wise, it’s a good spot because it’s close to Belconnen and the city centre, and everything you need is there – a shopping centre, the University of Canberra, hospitals.”

‘Old Bruce’ typically attracts families and downsizers with its quiet suburban charm, while students and investors tend to flock to the newer parts of the area, according to Ms Kokic Schmidt.

“There’s something for everyone and every age group, it caters to almost every demographic. My top spot in Bruce would be Crisp Circuit, it’s a great place to live,” she said.

“My favourite place to go in Bruce is Café Momo, it’s definitely one of the most popular places in the suburb, and it’s close to Lake Ginninderra which is such a lovely walk.”

Bruce facts:

• Named after Prime Minister Stanley Bruce (PM from 1923 to 1929), who also became the first Chancellor of ANU in 1952
• Was created in 1968
• Has a population of over 8,300 residents
• Median age of residents is 27 years old

eat Café Momo for breakfast, burgers, and salads in an outdoor setting*

drink Qure is the ideal dinner and drinks spot in Bruce. The pub-like atmosphere is its ultimate appeal, and there’s usually a meal deal a few times a week that you can’t resist*

shop Sister May Asian Store is a popular family-owned Asian grocer with an array of snacks from East and Southeast Asia

*As health restrictions permit

Bruce top property of 2021

94 Jaeger Circuit, Bruce

4 bed | 3 bath | 3 car

Price: $2,475,000

Sold: 29 October 2021

Type: House

Agents: Peter Walker & Kim Zarevac, Ray White Canberra

Suburb and regional price record.

23/37 Braybrooke Street, Bruce

2 bed | 2 bath | 2 car

Price: $482,000

Sold: 8 October 2021

Type: Apartment

Agent: Kris Hellier, McGrath Canberra

5 Paget Street, Bruce

2 bed | 2 bath | 2 car

Price: $527,500

Sold: 31 March 2021

Type: Townhouse

Agent: Andrew Browne, LJ Hooker Dickson

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