Browse property in Acton

Overview

Acton sits just west of Canberra’s CBD, bounded by Black Mountain and Lake Burley Griffin. Dominated by the Australian National University, it offers a vibrant student lifestyle with cultural sites such as the National Film and Sound Archive, the National Museum of Australia and the New Acton precinct, a purpose‑built urban area around Acton House developed from 2006‑2019. The 2021 census recorded 2,848 residents, the majority of whom are ANU students, creating a youthful, research‑focused community.

Residents and visitors benefit from excellent connectivity: the Acton Tunnel links the suburb to Parkes Way, while walking routes cross Sullivans Creek and the evolving waterfront, where Henry Rolland Park opened in 2018 and a boardwalk was completed in 2022, with a new Ngamarawai park slated for 2028. Housing is largely student accommodation on the campus, complemented by mixed‑use apartments and townhouses in New Acton, providing a blend of academic and contemporary urban living.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.