Charnwood was planned using the Radburn principle, where houses were intended to face common parkland and streets would serve garages located at the rear. In practice many owners built fences around the park side, creating narrow walkways.

What shopping options are available close to 16 Napthali Close?

The Charnwood Centre shopping area nearby offers several fast‑food outlets, a Woolworths supermarket, a Shell service station and a branch of the Labor Club.

Where is the nearest emergency services station in relation to the property?

An emergency services station housing ambulance, fire and rescue services is located near the Charnwood shops at the south‑west corner of Lhotsky Street and Tillyard Drive, adjoining Ginninderra Drive.

Which parks are within walking distance of the home?

The Boslem and Harte Park is about 0.7 km away, and George Simpson Park is roughly 1.6 km from the property, offering green space and recreational facilities.

What community event was traditionally held in Charnwood?

From 2004 to 2018 the annual ‘Charny Carny’ carnival was held, raising funds for local schools and the Mount Rogers Scout Group before it ceased in 2020 due to a lack of volunteers.

What sporting facilities are available nearby?

The Charnwood District Playing Fields serve as the home ground for the Ginninderra ‘The Tigers’ athletics club during the track season (October to March).

What are the notable geological characteristics of the Charnwood area?

Charnwood sits on Silurian‑age rocks, predominantly Deakin Volcanics purple rhyodacite, with the Deakin Fault marking a boundary where Hawkins Volcanics green‑grey dacite and quartz‑andesite are found to the north‑east.