Denman Shopping Centre

453 votes

Denman Shopping Centre anchors rapidly growing Denman Prospect with a full-line supermarket, medical suites and alfresco cafés around a sunny piazza. Locals grab coffee, groceries and Pilates within a five-minute walk of new townhouses, keeping errands car-free while the future light-rail extension inches closer.

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Stromlo Leisure Centre

272 votes

Opened in 2020, Stromlo Leisure Centre offers a 50-metre outdoor pool, heated indoor lagoon, gym and splash park overlooking the Brindabellas. Triathletes segue from laps to nearby bike trails, while families picnic on lawns—fitness and fun just six minutes’ drive from Coombs terraces.

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Stromlo Forest Park

245 votes

World-class Stromlo Forest Park boasts 50 km of mountain-bike, running and equestrian trails plus a lit criterium circuit. A trailhead café, bike-wash and regular events like the Canberra Off-Road Challenge keep adrenaline seekers—and tourism dollars—flowing into Molonglo year-round.

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Mount Stromlo

241 votes

Home to the historic observatory and spectacular sunset lookouts, Mount Stromlo towers above Molonglo with fire trails and star-gazing platforms. Families hike the summit track before dusk, then stay for meteor showers—an astro adventure only fifteen minutes from Civic.

5

Evelyn Scott School

180 votes

Evelyn Scott School’s two-campus model covers preschool to Year 10, featuring flexible “learning neighbourhoods”, rooftop gardens and STEAM labs. Bike lanes and a dedicated kiss-and-ride loop streamline drop-offs, keeping growing families settled in Denman Prospect for the long term.

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Denman Village Shops

168 votes

Complementing the shopping centre, Denman Village Shops blends boutique grocer, cellar door and salon beneath leafy gums. Residents unwind over wood-fired pizza after trail rides, and weekend markets showcase local honey and crafts—vibrant village life in a brand-new suburb.

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Charles Weston School

143 votes

Charles Weston School in Coombs mixes inquiry learning with a thriving kitchen-garden and bilingual Italian streams. Safe cycle paths weave in from Wright, and adjacent playing fields host Saturday sport, making the campus a true community hub.

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Woden Town Centre

122 votes

Just twelve minutes via Tuggeranong Parkway, Woden Town Centre delivers government offices, co-working hubs and new high-rises around a future light-rail stop. Molonglo commuters enjoy express buses, while Bradley Street’s eat-street handles bigger dining and shopping missions.

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Westfield Woden

114 votes

Westfield Woden’s 260 stores, rooftop dining and cinemas give residents big-ticket retail without Civic congestion. Secure parking and rapid-bus links make fashion hauls, bank visits and Medicare appointments an easy half-day outing.

10

Molonglo River

109 votes

The meandering Molonglo River offers kayaking, fishing and shady picnic spots along restored willow-free banks. Planned footbridges will unite north- and south-side suburbs, while the wildlife-rich corridor brings cool breezes a stroll away from rooftop decks in Whitlam and Denman.

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Black Mountain

106 votes

Rising east of Molonglo, eucalypt-clad Black Mountain hosts the Australian National Botanic Gardens and leafy summit trails. A ten-minute drive delivers residents to Telstra Tower’s lookout and sunset cafés—nature and iconic skyline views with minimal travel.

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Mount Stromlo High School

92 votes

Mount Stromlo High draws Years 7-10 from Weston Creek and Molonglo with robotics labs, hospitality kitchens and a strong athletics program. Rapid buses via Cotter Road shorten commutes, and students transition smoothly to Canberra College for senior studies.

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Ridgeline Park

91 votes

Ridgeline Park thrills kids with an 11-metre tubular slide, flying foxes and panoramic valley vistas. BBQ shelters, shade sails and a caffeine-fuelled kiosk encourage long weekend sessions, while sunset yoga classes make the most of the elevated outlook.

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Canberra CBD

83 votes

A 15-minute drive via Parkes Way lands residents in Canberra CBD’s 300-plus retailers, restaurants and national institutions. Rapid buses and proposed Molonglo light-rail promise car-free commutes, letting locals enjoy city nightlife without sacrificing bushland backdrops at home.

15

Denman Village

78 votes

Leafy streets, community gardens and architect-designed playgrounds give Denman Village a neighbourly vibe. Pop-up food vans and sunset gatherings on panoramic lookouts forge tight bonds among early adopters, while elevated blocks capture uninterrupted Brindabella views.

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Duffy Primary School

75 votes

Established Duffy Primary borders open space and hosts Canberra’s first school mountain-bike track alongside a vibrant performing-arts program. Just seven minutes east along Cotter Road, it offers heritage character education without long commutes for Molonglo families.

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Ruth Park

74 votes

Nature-play-focused Ruth Park features timber climbing frames, balance logs and dry-creek sand pits inspired by the local landscape. Located in Wright, it links to looping paths through Coombs Wetlands, giving kids adventurous green-time only steps from home.

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Tuggeranong Parkway

73 votes

The dual-carriage Tuggeranong Parkway slices travel times, delivering Civic, Woden and Tuggeranong town centres in 10–15 minutes. Planned smart-motorway upgrades promise smoother peak-hour flow, letting residents chase career options city-wide while returning to bush-backed serenity each evening.

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Canberra Hospital

72 votes

Canberra Hospital’s expanding critical-care and women’s health facilities ensure world-class treatment less than 12 km from Molonglo. Healthcare professionals favour Denman Prospect rentals for quick shifts, while families appreciate 24-hour emergency services within a 15-minute drive.

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Telstra Tower

60 votes

Soaring 195 metres atop Black Mountain, Telstra Tower’s 360-degree deck and revolving café remain tourist favourites. The twinkling mast doubles as a nightly landmark for Molonglo joggers, while robust signal coverage keeps home-office workers seamlessly connected.

Area Hotlist — Molonglo ACT