Area Hotlist — Belconnen ACT

20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Belconnen area

Area Hotlist — Belconnen

1

Lake Ginninderra

1,035 votes

Encircled by 7 km of lakeside paths, Lake Ginninderra is Belconnen’s outdoor playground. Joggers, kayakers and weekend markets share the foreshore, while waterfront eateries deliver sunset dining. High-rise apartments offer million-dollar views at a fraction of Civic prices, keeping the precinct buzzing day and night.

2

Belconnen Town Centre

997 votes

Belconnen Town Centre blends government offices, co-working hubs and cafés around a busy bus interchange. Residents love strolling to banks, medical suites and lunchtime pho, then ducking through undercover arcades to the lake. Planned light-rail will soon shave commuting times to Civic even further.

3

Calvary Hospital

514 votes

Set amid leafy Bruce, Calvary Hospital offers 24-hour emergency care, maternity wards and specialist clinics. Proximity drives strong rental demand from interns and nurses, while nearby cycleways let staff pedal to work from Kaleen or Lawson in under ten minutes.

4

Kippax Fair

453 votes

Anchoring Holt’s western suburbs, Kippax Fair packs two supermarkets, a library, service centre and bustling eat-street into one compact plaza. Free parking and frequent buses mean Macgregor and Latham locals can grab groceries, coffee and school shoes without trekking to Westfield.

5

Radford College

416 votes

Independent Radford College sits beside the University of Canberra, offering co-ed schooling from Year 3 to 12 with standout music and rowing programs. Families snap up homes in its catchment, valuing private-bus routes, modern STEM labs and a supportive community ethos.

6

GIO Stadium

386 votes

Home of the Canberra Raiders and Brumbies, 25-000-seat GIO Stadium thrills fans with Friday-night footy and summer concerts. Locals walk from Bruce apartments or park easily on site, then celebrate wins at nearby pubs without braving City-centre traffic.

7

Jamison Plaza

319 votes

Jamison Plaza in Macquarie offers a village vibe with boutique grocer, gourmet butcher and weekend trash-and-treasure markets. Shady courtyards and plenty of parking make quick errands painless, and locals linger for sushi or artisan gelato after school pick-up.

8

Westfield Belconnen

286 votes

Westfield Belconnen’s 270 retailers, rooftop dining and HOYTS cinema keep every age entertained. A major bus hub delivers door-to-door convenience, while all-weather parking and childcare facilities turn the centre into a practical weekday base for northern Canberra families.

9

North Canberra Hospital

199 votes

Formerly Calvary Public, the newly re-branded North Canberra Hospital expands acute-care capacity with state-of-the-art theatres and teaching spaces. Its healthcare precinct drives demand for Bruce rentals and supports busy cafés that fuel staff on long shifts.

10

University of Canberra

136 votes

UC’s modern campus attracts 17 000 students studying allied-health, IT and sports science. Affordable on-campus housing, plentiful bike paths and rapid buses to Civic create a lively student quarter, spilling energy into nearby Lawson townhouses and Bruce cafés.

11

Belconnen Fresh Food Markets

115 votes

Foodies flock to the rebuilt Belconnen Fresh Food Markets for craft butchers, fishmongers and specialty Asian grocers. The undercover hall hosts cooking demos and Saturday laneway eats, delivering culinary inspiration a short stroll from lakefront apartments.

12

Kingsford Smith School

96 votes

K-12 Kingsford Smith School in Holt boasts expansive ovals, trades training workshops and a strong Indigenous-support program. Safe cycling connections see students ride from surrounding suburbs, easing drop-off congestion and keeping mornings stress-free for working parents.

13

Macgregor Primary School

74 votes

Known for its inclusive ethos and thriving kitchen-garden, Macgregor Primary nurtures curiosity from preschool to Year 6. Affordable family homes surround the campus, and parents appreciate easy bus links to Kippax shops and Belconnen town centre workplaces.

14

Fraser Primary School

66 votes

Fraser Primary’s forest-school program takes advantage of neighbouring bush reserve, giving kids weekly outdoor adventures without leaving campus. Community fêtes and twilight movie nights build strong neighbourhood ties, boosting demand for nearby cul-de-sac properties.

15

Canberra International Sports & Aquatic Centre

60 votes

CISAC’s Olympic pools, 24-hour gym and indoor climbing walls make keeping fit easy year-round. Creche facilities let parents squeeze in laps before work, and swim schools draw families from across the north—just five minutes’ drive off Ginninderra Drive.

16

Francis Xavier College

59 votes

Co-ed Francis Xavier College in Florey offers Years 7-12 with specialist music suites, VET pathways and a celebrated musical each year. Dedicated bus routes and ample bike racks encourage independent travel from Weetangera, Hawker and Scullin.

17

Canberra High School

55 votes

Located beside Jamison Plaza, Canberra High serves Years 7-10 with language immersion, robotics clubs and strong netball programs. Students enjoy lunchtime freedom to grab sushi next door, and parents value the seamless transition into Hawker College for senior studies.

18

John Knight Memorial Park

55 votes

Skirting Lake Ginninderra’s eastern shore, John Knight Memorial Park offers BBQ shelters, bird-watching platforms and Canberra’s favourite dragon-boating launch. Shaded play areas and café kiosks make weekend picnics easy, all within strolling distance of Emu Bank restaurants and apartments.

19

Kaleen Plaza

55 votes

Kaleen Plaza packs a full-line supermarket, medical centre and popular curry house into a handy strip on Maribyrnong Avenue. Plenty of parking and bike racks mean locals can pop in after school sport, avoiding Westfield crowds for everyday errands.

20

Hawker College

55 votes

Hawker College guides Years 11-12 through ACT Senior Secondary certificates with flex learning spaces, thriving arts programs and close ties to UC. A direct bus from Belconnen interchange delivers car-free commuting, helping teens balance study, part-time jobs and lake leisure.