A day in Garran: What's driving home buyers to this Woden Valley suburb?

Hugging the southern edge of Red Hill, Garran is a leafy and sought-after suburb for families in the Woden Valley.

The suburb itself boasts three schools and its own local shops, while the retail, restaurants, offices and transport hub of Woden Town Centre is just a stone’s throw away.

While these days it’s a medical hub, and home to Canberra Hospital and many specialists, all of Garran’s streets are named after Australian writers.

Garran at a glance

Population: 3497

Median house price: $1.191 million*

YoY growth: 13.4%

*Based on 27 recorded house sales within the past 12 months

Top Sales

18 Sabine Close, $1.9 million

20 Sabine Close, $1.9 million

3 Neilson Street, $1.86 million

10 Bonwick Place, $1.825 million

93 Brereton Street, $1.825 million

Eat & Drink

If you’re looking for a feed in Garran, head to the local Garran Shops.

You can linger over a coffee and tuck into the all-day menu at Little Garran Cafe, where they even have a dedicated menu for the kids.

For some freshly baked sourdough or a sweet treat, head to Garran Bakery.

Later in the day, swing by Ortopizza for authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, but make sure you leave room for gelato.

See & Do

Love a spot of golf? Garran hugs the edge of the Federal Golf Club, so it’s a quick trip to enjoy their 18-hole championship course.

And there are plenty of opportunities to embrace the outdoors in Garran, with ample parkland throughout.

For a heart-pumping walk, strap on the shoes and walk up to Davidson Hill Trig where you’ll be treated to view of the Inner South in one direction, and the Woden Valley on the other. The path will also connect you to the picturesque summit of Red Hill.

Move in

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This stylish home offers more than 400-square-metres of resort-style living and features a modern kitchen, plus an al fresco entertaining area with outdoor kitchen, pizza oven and heated pool.

Price guide: $1.95 million +

Auction: 9.30am, May 8

Agent: Belle Property Canberra, Steve Whitelock 0402 082 886