Browse property in Tharwa

Overview

Tharwa is a tiny riverside village 35 km south of Canberra, with just 82 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. Nestled on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, the community revolves around a general store, Saint Edmund’s Anglican Church, a community hall, tennis courts and a preschool that now runs the annual Tharwa Fair each May. Historic sites such as the Lambrigg property and the De Salis Cemetery add a sense of heritage to everyday life, while the village’s modest scale encourages a close‑knit, outdoor‑focused lifestyle.

The settlement sits at the junction of Tidbinbilla and Naas Roads and Tharwa Drive, with the heritage Tharwa Bridge providing the main crossing of the river. After extensive repairs the bridge was fully reopened in June 2011, restoring a direct route to Canberra and surrounding districts. Housing is a mix of historic homesteads and newer rural dwellings, reflecting the village’s origins as the ACT’s oldest official settlement and its ongoing appeal to those seeking a quiet, nature‑connected home.