Living in the Australian Capital Territory

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is enclaved within New South Wales and is known as the 'Bush Capital'. There is an abundance of nature in the ACT with parks and reserves making up 53 percent of the territory. Residents enjoy world-class mountain biking, walking trails and clean fresh air from the surrounding forests. For more information, head to www.liveincanberra.com.au.  

Canberra

Canberra is Australia’s capital city and is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). It is situated around 150km from the coastline and has a population of approximately 350,000 people, making it Australia’s largest inland city. Canberra is known for its native gardens and parklands, and is home to the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin.

Canberra is well known for its art and cultural scenes and is home to the National Gallery of Australia, National Museum and National Portrait Gallery. This vibrant city also plays host to regular music and multicultural festivals. 

Cost of living

Canberra is a very affordable Australian city. Rental properties are reasonably priced and the public transport system is reliable and cost effective. Many venues, such as the National Gallery of Australia, are free to visit and day-to-day living expenses are not high.

Getting around

Canberra is a well planned city which makes it extremely easy to get around. A few other benefits are rare traffic jams and pollution, no road tolls, and extensive cycling paths and a well serviced public transport system. For more information about timetables and fares, visit www.action.act.gov.au.

Climate

Canberra has hot, dry summers and cold winters. Summer runs from December to February with an average maximum temperature of around 27°C. During the winter months of June to August, temperatures drop to around 1°C. For up-to-date information on Canberra’s weather, head to www.bom.gov.au.