Canberra - a city that's all about balance

More time for what you love

Finding balance is easier here. Spend less time in traffic and more doing things that bring you joy.

Nurture every part of yourself

We’re a city with a country heart. For each energising eat street you’ll find a tree-lined trail where you can draw breath.

Find your people

Find your community and make this city your own. Others, like you, arrive here every day to get ahead and feel a different pace of life.

A city that’s all about balance

Ask any Canberran to describe life here and chances are we’ll say it’s ‘easy’. It’s because living here means having space to draw breath. We choose the tempo of our lives. No matter where you're coming from or where you want to go, you’ll find everything you need to live the life you choose, right here.

The Canberra life

Life is easy here. Enjoy the best of city living but still have room to move.

Things to see and do

There’s always something happening in Canberra – from community markets and weekend sport to special events and festivals.

Outdoors and Nature

Having nature on our doorstep means that a calming walk or energising adventure are just moments away.

Eating and Drinking

As a city of passionate foodies, Canberra’s dining scene has something to suit every taste and budget.

Live in Canberra

“A move to Canberra in 2003 gave former Wallaby Ben Alexander opportunities he’d never dreamed of”

Ben — Former Wallaby and business owner

Population

In 2023, over 466 500 people lived in the ACT. The ACT’s median age is 35.

Language

Around 30% of Canberrans were born overseas and 25% speak a language other than English at home.

Income

In 2023, the median weekly income was $1203 for individuals and $2872 for families.

Need to know

New to Canberra?

Here's 13 things to tick off your must do list when you're new to Canberra.

With a title like ‘world’s most liveable city’, it’s easy to see why so many people are making the move to Canberra.

Moving to Canberra

We’re not like other places. Smaller than the big cities, larger than a country town, we have our own 'in-between' charm. We’re not ‘in your face’ – sometimes it takes a little digging, but we love to share our secrets with new Canberrans. Stay a while and we’ll grow on you – before you know it, you won’t want to live anywhere else.

Where is Canberra

Canberra is Australia’s capital city. A place of new ideas and social change, of community and connection. You’ll find us in south-east Australia, in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Weather and Climate

From warm summer days to crisp winter mornings, you’ll love Canberra’s four distinct seasons.

Education

From early childhood through to tertiary, Canberra offers excellent education at every age and stage.

Transport

Whether you prefer public transport, driving, cycling, or walking, it’s easy to get around Canberra.

Neighbourhoods

Belconnen

Affectionately known as "Belco," Belconnen is a lively district north of the city centre, offering a mix of urban amenities and natural beauty. Enjoy coffee at a lakeside café, then take a walk in nearby nature reserves. Belconnen features a major shopping mall, two public hospitals, and the popular GIO Stadium. Lake Ginninderra provides a scenic spot for strolls, while local eateries and markets showcase the region’s best produce.

Live in Canberra

“For UK vet-turned-nurse Eleanor Brace, the offer of a job in a city full of animal lovers was too good to turn down. ”

Eleanor — Nurse and animal lover

Want to know

A guide to navigating Canberra

We've collected some practical tips (and explain a few mysteries) to make settling in to Canberra a bit easier.

With a title like ‘world’s most liveable city’, it’s easy to see why so many people are making the move to Canberra.

Live in Canberra

Live in Canberra

More time for what you love

Nurture every part of yourself

Find your people

A city that’s all about balance

The Canberra life

Things to see and do

Outdoors and Nature

Eating and Drinking

Canberra at a Glance

Population

Language

Income

Need to know

New to Canberra?

Moving to Canberra

Where is Canberra

Weather and Climate

Education

Transport

Get to know

Neighbourhoods

Belconnen

Want to know

A guide to navigating Canberra

Work

Study

Do Business

Visit

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