One of Canberra’s greatest pleasures is that very little here feels far away. We have the restaurants, institutions and calendar of a capital city, yet the ease of somewhere much smaller. Like many of life’s great satisfactions, we can put this down to good planning and good people. 

At The Eastbourne on Commonwealth Park, both of those come generously into play. One of the most significant residential releases to date from leading Australian developer Amalgamated Property Group, The Eastbourne is the kind of address that ups your daily step count in the right way. With the city close, the lake even closer, and some of our best-loved green spaces almost at the front door, there’s little need to reach for the car keys. 

Newly established pedestrian and bike paths connect residents directly with Lake Burley Griffin, Commonwealth Park and Kings Park, making nature feel less like somewhere to visit and more like part of the daily routine. A morning walk can follow the water’s edge before work, while weekends can begin outside rather than with a drive somewhere. And when Floriade fills Commonwealth Park each spring, it’s close enough to wander over on foot. Good planning, as it turns out, makes for remarkably easy living.

Here at ANZAC Park East, within the Parliamentary Triangle, Canberra’s scale becomes a luxury in its own right. ANZAC Parade and the Australian War Memorial connect the precinct to some of the city’s most significant civic and cultural landmarks, while views towards Mount Ainslie, the Carillon, the National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House add another layer to the sense of place. There is plenty within reach, without ever feeling hemmed in by it.

Closer to home, that sense of connection does some of its best work at street level. By now, you’ve surely followed your stomach to East Traders Hall. Sitting at The Eastbourne’s doorstep, Canberra’s newest dining destination brings world-class food, coffee, brews and a little extra bustle to the precinct. Lager House by Capital Brewing Co., WORLD by Chairman Group, Lava Coffee and Sliceria provide plenty of reasons for residents to stay local, with more openings to come. 

The need to venture far diminishes even further inside The Eastbourne, where the amenity has been designed to make life at once simpler and more luxurious. An indoor heated pool and spa sit alongside separate cardio and weights gyms, while a steam room and sauna offer a quieter space to switch gears. A workout suddenly does not require another stop on the way home, or a monthly membership, and a swim does not require much thought beyond heading downstairs. Splash, steam or stretch, all within the precinct.

And when life calls for something more practical, The Eastbourne is designed to make that easier too. Concierge services, a dedicated business lounge, cold storage for grocery deliveries and a secure parcel room are all designed around modern life and its various demands. In an age when deliveries arrive at odd hours, travel is frequent and schedules change constantly, there are inbuilt answers ready to step in. Add the ability to work from the business lounge or make a quick commute into the city and efficiency starts to feel like an indulgence of its own.

Inside each residence, the same philosophy of considered living continues with every home delivering a higher-than-usual standard of inclusions. Generous proportions, expansive double-glazed windows, externally ducted rangehoods and 2.7-metre ceilings in living areas create a greater sense of space, while engineered timber floors, natural granite and premium Miele appliances bring a polished finish. There’s room to entertain, settle in and hold onto the rituals that make home feel like home. 

For downsizers, that means less maintenance without sacrificing space. For young families, it means room to grow with Commonwealth Park effectively extending the backyard beyond the front door.

Considering a move? The timing of a purchase couldn’t be better. From 1 July 2026, the ACT Government abolished stamp duty for eligible first home buyers and owner-occupiers buying a new unit titled home, which includes The Eastbourne’s turn-key units. For investors, it’s also worth noting that the Federal Government’s proposed negative gearing reforms, taking effect from 1 July 2027, will retain negative gearing benefits for newly built homes purchased from the developer. This means The Eastbourne is unaffected by these proposed changes.*

For all the amenities, services and potential savings, some of The Eastbourne’s greatest assets are the things that could never be added to a floor plan. It’s the landscape beyond: a neighbourhood connected to both urban energy and nature’s ease. Mornings might begin by the lake and end downstairs over dinner at East Traders Hall. Work can stay close to home, while weekends can open out into parkland, exhibitions and Canberra’s major seasonal events. 

For a capital city, Canberra can be wonderfully easy to live in. At The Eastbourne, that ease comes particularly close to home.

For more information on Amalgamated Property Group, visit amalgamatedpropertygroup.com.au

For more information on The Eastbourne, visit eastbournecanberra.com.au 

Inspections are open daily. For more information or to arrange a private viewing, contact Keenan Veraar at LJ Hooker Project Marketing ACT on 0402 914 037.

Min EER 5.0. *Purchasers must rely upon their own enquiries regarding the Federal Budget, the stamp duty concessions and eligibility.