Area Hotlist — Weston Creek ACT
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Weston Creek area
Area Hotlist — Weston Creek
Denman Village Shops
853 votesBoutique grocer, cellar-door café and medical suites cluster around a sunny piazza at Denman Village Shops. Locals grab barista coffee after a Stromlo trail ride, stock up on gourmet supplies, then unwind over wood-fired pizza while watching fiery Brindabella sunsets—big-city convenience in a walkable, neighbourly setting.
Cooleman Court
796 votesCooleman Court anchors Weston Creek with two supermarkets, specialty butchers, fashion boutiques and a lively eat-street spilling onto Brierly Street. Generous parking, frequent buses and undercover walkways make errands painless, while monthly twilight markets turn the plaza into a social hub long after the shops close.
Mount Stromlo
317 votesHome to Canberra’s historic observatory, Mount Stromlo rewards hikers and road cyclists with sweeping views from parliament to the Brindabellas. Night-sky tours, fire-trail runs and picnic lawns attract families year-round, proving you don’t need to leave the city for genuine mountain adventure.
Stromlo Leisure Centre
300 votesOpened in 2020, Stromlo Leisure Centre delivers a 50-metre outdoor pool, heated indoor lagoon, fully equipped gym and splash park overlooking forested hills. Triathletes transition seamlessly to adjacent bike paths, while parents relax at the café knowing kids are entertained rain or shine.
Stromlo Forest Park
292 votesFifty kilometres of graded mountain-bike trails, equestrian loops and a floodlit criterium circuit make Stromlo Forest Park a mecca for outdoor sport. On-site bike wash, events pavilion and regular races inject energy and visitor spend into nearby Weston Creek suburbs every weekend.
Cooleman Ridge
230 votesCooleman Ridge Nature Reserve stretches behind Chapman and Rivett, offering dog-friendly bush tracks, native wildflowers and panoramic sunset lookouts. Families tackle the gentle summit loop after dinner, spotting kangaroos and wedgetail eagles without ever starting the car.
Molonglo River
168 votesKayaking, fishing and riverside picnics await along the rejuvenated Molonglo River corridor. Planned footbridges will soon link Weston Creek paths with northern suburbs, but for now locals enjoy quiet swimming holes, cool breezes and abundant birdlife just ten minutes from Cooleman Court.
Woden Town Centre
163 votesGovernment offices, co-working studios and new high-rises cluster at Woden Town Centre, a swift 8-minute drive east. Upcoming light-rail promises even quicker links, letting Weston Creek residents chase career options and rooftop dining without sacrificing suburban space and greenery at home.
Charles Weston School
153 votesSituated in nearby Coombs, Charles Weston School blends inquiry-based learning with a thriving kitchen garden and bilingual Italian streams. Safe cycleways deliver students from Wright, and weekend sport on sprawling ovals cements the campus as a true community hub.
Westfield Woden
125 votesWestfield Woden’s 260 retailers, rooftop dining and HOYTS cinema handle big-ticket shopping trips. Secure parking and rapid buses make fashion hauls easy, while plans for extra restaurants and entertainment will soon elevate south-side nights out.
Canberra Hospital
105 votesCanberra Hospital’s expanding critical-care and women’s health precinct provides peace of mind less than ten kilometres away. Healthcare professionals favour Weston Creek rentals for quick shifts, and families appreciate having 24-hour emergency services within a short drive.
Duffy Primary School
82 votesBacking onto bush, Duffy Primary mixes literacy excellence with Canberra’s first school mountain-bike track and a beloved fete. Parents enjoy safe cycle paths and a vibrant out-of-hours care program that simplifies work-life balance.
Chapman Primary School
59 votesChapman Primary’s hillside campus offers sweeping valley vistas, Indonesian language, and a proud performing-arts tradition. Community events like the Colour Run and weekend markets knit neighbourhood ties, boosting demand for nearby cul-de-sac homes.
Holder Shops
43 votesSmall yet spirited, Holder Shops deliver morning espresso, gourmet pizzas and a handy IGA beside leafy parkland. Parents swing past after Saturday sport, and food-truck Fridays transform the carpark into a bustling twilight picnic spot.
Rivett Shops
36 votesRivett Shops ooze retro charm, housing a friendly bakery, post office and Canberra’s most talked-about fish-and-chip counter. Wide parking bays and shaded tables invite lingering chats, proving that good coffee and community spirit beat glossy malls any day.
Fisher Shops
23 votesFisher’s pocket-sized centre supplies everyday convenience with a dependable grocer, hairdresser and cheerful Thai takeaway. Adjacent playgrounds mean kids burn energy while parents grab dinner, and generous bike racks encourage locals to ditch the car for short trips.
Oakey Hill Nature Reserve
9 votesTucked between Lyons and Weston, Oakey Hill offers looping dog-friendly trails, spring orchids and commanding city views. Residents hit the summit track for sunrise workouts, enjoying tranquil bushland literally metres from suburban letterboxes.
Weston Creek Labor Club
7 votesMore than a members’ bar, Weston Creek Labor Club hosts trivia nights, live sport, community fund-raisers and a bustling bistro famed for affordable schnitzels. Easy parking makes it a go-to gathering spot for celebrations large and small.
Chapman Oval
4 votesCricket pitches, soccer posts and a soft-fall playground keep Chapman Oval buzzing every weekend. Twilight dog walks circle the perimeter, and school fetes spill onto the grass, cementing the oval as the suburb’s green, beating heart.
Fetherston Gardens
2 votesFormer CIT horticultural training grounds, Fetherston Gardens enchant with secret woodland paths, spring cherry blossom and a tranquil duck pond. Volunteers maintain heritage plantings, and weekend yoga sessions draw locals seeking calm without leaving Weston Creek’s leafy embrace.