Area Hotlist — Tuggeranong ACT
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Tuggeranong area
Area Hotlist — Tuggeranong
Lake Tuggeranong
684 votesEncircled by 6 km of shared paths, Lake Tuggeranong hosts weekend parkruns, dragon-boat regattas and sunset picnics. Cyclists commute traffic-free to offices, anglers cast for redfin, and cafés on Anketell Street serve lakeside lattes. Waterside apartments enjoy cooling breezes and postcard views without north-side prices.
Tuggeranong Town Centre
438 votesTuggeranong Town Centre blends government offices, Service ACT hubs and sleek apartment towers around a busy bus interchange. South.Point’s food court, fitness clubs and cinema supply daily convenience, while twilight markets and lakeside fireworks inject after-hours buzz. Planned light-rail promises even faster links to Woden and Civic.
Lanyon Marketplace
316 votesLanyon Marketplace anchors Conder with two supermarkets, chemist, post office and a choice of cosy cafés under one roof. Plenty of parking and frequent Rapid buses mean Banks, Gordon and Theodore locals can grab groceries, sushi or hardware in minutes, avoiding longer trips north to Woden.
South.Point Shopping Centre
260 votesRebranded yet familiar, South.Point packs 180 retailers, a vibrant restaurant precinct and medical suites beside the lake. Families appreciate undercover parking, free play zones and weekend craft markets, while workers slip out for express haircuts or banking. Extended trading hours keep night-shift nurses and moviegoers satisfied year-round.
Erindale Shopping Centre
172 votesErindale Shopping Centre in Wanniassa delivers everyday essentials without Westfield crowds: major grocer, specialty Asian grocer, gym, swim school and a much-loved chicken shop. Generous parking and central bus station make quick errands painless, and Friday-night eateries attract diners from across Tuggeranong for ramen, tapas and dessert crepes.
Canberra Hospital
126 votesCanberra Hospital’s twenty-four-hour emergency, women’s and children’s centre and new critical-care wing sit a 12-minute drive up Yamba Drive. Proximity reassures households and sustains rental demand from medical staff who favour leafy Kambah or Wanniassa homes, balancing career convenience with affordable suburban lifestyles.
Mount Taylor
125 votesDominating the skyline, Mount Taylor rewards pre-dawn hikers with sweeping views from the Brindabellas to Parliament House. Sealed fire trail and shady switchbacks suit weekend walkers, while mountain-goat cyclists tackle the ascent for fitness bragging rights. Trailheads in Kambah and Chisholm place nature literally at residents’ doorsteps.
Erindale College
92 votesYears 11-12 students flock to Erindale College for its elite sports academy, performing-arts hub and flexible university-style timetable. Situated beside Erindale Centre, the campus lets teens lunch on sushi, grab part-time shifts or connect to rapid buses without parental lifts, fostering independence before adulthood.
St Mary MacKillop College
86 votesSt Mary MacKillop College spans two campuses, with senior students at Isabella Plains enjoying modern science labs, trade-training centre and celebrated musical each year. Dedicated bus routes link Calwell to Kambah, and strong pastoral care draws families seeking Catholic education through Years 7-12 close to home.
Tuggeranong Hill Nature Reserve
78 votesTuggeranong Hill Nature Reserve offers dog-friendly bush trails, panoramic lookout and spring wildflowers just behind Theodore rooftops. Paragliders launch on thermic afternoons, while families hunt geocaches along the ridge. The 4 km fire-trail climb delivers weekday workouts and replaces pricey gym memberships for many southern-valley locals.
Calwell Shopping Centre
71 votesCalwell Shopping Centre caters to Tuggeranong’s southeast with supermarket, bottle shop, vet and a buzzing burger bar. Covered walkways, ample parking and child-friendly cafés make errands stress-free, while evening takeaway options satisfy commuters returning via Tharwa Drive who prefer not to detour to larger malls.
Lanyon School
68 votesLanyon School’s kindergarten-to-Year 10 model lets siblings stay together longer, nurturing strong community ties in Conder. Trade workshops, agriculture plots and a cherished breakfast club broaden learning. Rapid bus 19 stops metres from the gate, giving Banks and Gordon teenagers independent travel to class and sport.
Namadgi School
67 votesNamadgi School in Kambah offers a seamless preschool-to-Year 10 journey, Indigenous perspectives across curricula and a heated pool shared with the public. Students harvest veggies from the garden kitchen then code robots in new STEM labs, all five minutes from South.Point’s after-school treats and buses.
Woden Town Centre
65 votesWoden Town Centre, a 12-minute express-bus hop north, delivers government offices, rooftop dining and imminent light-rail connection. Tuggeranong commuters mix career progression with lakeside living, while weekend outings to Westfield Woden’s boutiques or Bradley Street’s brew-pubs remain comfortably within the beloved Canberra 20-minute-city paradigm.
Gordon Primary School
63 votesGordon Primary’s spacious ovals, covered outdoor learning areas and acclaimed Positive Behaviours program make it a sought-after catchment. Children walk creek-side paths or scoot to class, and parents appreciate on-site preschool and OSHC services that simplify busy schedules for households spread across Gordon’s leafy cul-de-sacs.
Trinity Christian School
58 votesTrinity Christian School in Wanniassa offers Prep-to-Year 12 continuity with modern tech studios, competitive netball academy and a mission-trip program fostering global citizenship. Dedicated buses serve Lanyon to Kambah, while lunchtime worship concerts and food-truck Fridays create a lively campus culture embraced by surrounding suburbs.
Bonython Primary School
55 votesBonython Primary borders Canberra’s southern lake arm, integrating real-world environmental lessons with waterfront adventures such as kayaking and frog surveys. A celebrated bilingual Auslan program, community pantry and active Travel Wednesdays strengthen neighbourhood spirit, keeping demand brisk for single-level homes within easy scooter range.
Kambah Village
54 votesKambah Village shopping strip mixes retro charm with essential services: supermarket, bakery, bulk-foods grocer, GP and a cult fish-and-chip shop. Redevelopment plans promise new apartments and alfresco plazas, but for now free parking and friendly long-time traders give the centre an old-school community heartbeat.
Holy Family Primary School
52 votesHoly Family Primary in Gowrie delivers Catholic values, spacious adventure playgrounds and a renowned choir that performs at Floriade. Parents appreciate before-school care, safe crossings and proximity to Erindale Centre for coffee after drop-off, making the school a cornerstone of family life in eastern Tuggeranong.
Monash Primary School
49 votesMonash Primary’s lakeside campus emphasises sustainability with worm farms, solar monitoring and a bush-tucker garden. Well-resourced support unit, bilingual Italian and passionate arts teachers attract diverse enrolments. Families enjoy walking paths to Lake Tuggeranong foreshore and swift bus rides to South.Point for post-school treats.