Chifley ACT, 2606
Chifley Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Are you considering Chifley, ACT 2606 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 Chifley 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 Chifley, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Lifestyle Chifley has many amenities, as the area is a suburb of Canberra. The area has cafes, community centres, convenience stores, fitness centres, playgrounds, sports centres and local liquor. One day in Chifley (ACT), Australian Capital Territory may include going to a cafe for a bite to eat and reading a book with a coffee. Schools include Torrens Primary School
History Chifley is a suburb of Canberra, Australia, in the district of Woden Valley. The suburb's area is 1.6 square kilometres. It was named after Joseph Benedict Chifley, Prime Minister of Australia from July 1945 to December 1949. The streets of Chifley are named for scientists and educationalists. Located in the district of Woden Valley. The suburb's area is 1.6 square kilometres. It was named after Joseph Benedict Chifley, Prime Minister of Australia from July 1945 to December 1949. The streets of Chifley are named for scientists and educationalists. It is next to the suburbs of Pearce, Lyons and Phillip. Behind it stands Mount Taylor, which is a nature park. It is bordered by Hindmarsh Drive and Melrose Drive. A local shopping centre and Chifley Neighbourhood Oval are located in the suburb. Chifley was established in the ACT in 1966 and was one of the original settlement spots for residents of Canberra. In 2003, the bushfires came close to Chifley but thankfully did not reach into it. In 2014, a new respite centre for children with disabilities opened thanks to funding from the ACT Government.
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