Charnwood ACT, 2615
Charnwood Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Are you considering Charnwood, ACT 2615 as your next move? It's a good first step to discover if the area is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile utilises market-leading data to provide you with the Charnwood median property prices, market trends & demographics to allow you to make informed decisions about your next property move.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Charnwood, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Lifestyle There are a variety of amenities in Charnwood, Australian Capital Territory. There are bakeries, cafes, convenience stores, fast food restaurants, and more. A day in Charnwood might consist of a morning workout at a nearby fitness centre followed by brunch at one of the many cafes. In the afternoon one might stop by a bakery for some fresh bread and then head to the nearby shopping centre for groceries before meeting up with friends for dinner. Schools include Charnwood Dunlop School, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
History In the second half of the nineteenth century, an Englishman named James Allardice travelled to Canberra and met the Yerrabi people. He liked the area and negotiated with the Aboriginal people to establish an agricultural settlement in what is now called Charnwood. In 1833, Charnwood was established as a stock farm.In the 1850s, a sandstone quarry was opened and sandstone blocks were cut from the quarry for use in construction of Canberra’s first hotel.In 1866, a sandstone quarry was opened and sandstone blocks were cut from the quarry for use in construction of Canberra’s first hotel. Charnwood is located in the Belconnen district of Canberra, Australia. It is situated on the eastern side of Jerrabomberra Creek.The suburb was gazetted on 11 March 1976. Charnwood is now a suburb in the Belconnen district of Canberra located within the Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
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