Canberra

Location: In the north-east of the Australian Capital Territory, which is located in southern-eastern New South Wales.

Population: Around 320,000.

Suburbs: Include Acton, Barton, Belconnen, Canberra City, Dickson, Greenway, Griffith, Kingston, Manuka, Parkes, Phillip, Yarralumla.

Postcode Range: 2600-16, 2900.

Canberra is the location of New Parliament House and Government House at Yarralumla, just to the south of Lake Burley Griffin. To the north is Canberra City. Major national buildings and attractions in Canberra include Anzac Parade - Canberra's major ceremonial avenue, Australian War Memorial, Australian Institute of Sport, High Court of Australia, National Botanic Gardens, National Gallery of Australia, National Zoo and Aquarium, Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre, Royal Australia Mint, and the Australian National University. Many people are employed by Federal, ACT and local governments and at ANU. Residential development is scattered widely in suburbs around the government precincts at the centre. Both houses and units are available. Property prices are reasonable. Real estates can tell you more. Canberra is a sprawling city, without much public transport. You really need a car wherever you live in Canberra.
 
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