Acton, Canberra
Property insights
Discover Acton — an inner-city Canberra pocket beside Lake Burley Griffin and the Australian National University. Learn about local lifestyle, transport, schools, amenities and buying tips for apartments, student housing and city-edge homes.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Check strata by-laws and tenancy rules if targeting student or short-term rentals
- 2.Prioritise aspect (lake or city views) as it affects capital value and rent
- 3.Confirm planning or heritage overlays before renovating
- 4.Factor in parking availability and event-day traffic/noise near lakeside venues
- 5.Walk the peak-time commute to ANU/Civic to assess everyday convenience
Common Property Types
- • Apartments (student and city apartments)
- • Mid-rise contemporary developments
- • Townhouses and renovated terraces
Who Lives Here
Young, highly educated mix of students, academics, professionals and government workers; strong rental population due to proximity to ANU and the CBD.
Transport
- • ACTION buses linking Acton to Civic, Belconnen, Woden and Tuggeranong
- • Canberra Light Rail access via the Civic interchange (short walk)
- • Easy car access to Canberra Airport (approx. 15–20 minutes) and major arterial roads
- • Excellent walking and cycling connections around Lake Burley Griffin and into the CBD
Schools
- • Australian National University (ANU) — tertiary education hub in Acton
- • Telopea Park School — inner-city public school with IB program (nearby)
- • Narrabundah College — senior secondary college (short commute)
- • Canberra Grammar School — private school options within short drive
Amenities
- • National Museum of Australia (Acton Peninsula)
- • ANU libraries, cafés and sporting facilities
- • Canberra Centre and Civic shopping precinct
- • Braddon (Lonsdale Street) cafés, restaurants and boutiques
Strong long-term appeal driven by limited inner-city supply, proximity to ANU and steady tenant demand from students, academics and public-sector professionals. Waterfront and ANU-facing properties typically command premiums.
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