Curtin: What this family-friendly Woden Valley suburb has to offer

The innermost suburb of Woden Valley, Curtin is a quiet, leafy pocket, flush with wide-open spaces and semi-bushland parks.

Named after former Australian prime minister John Curtin, Curtin has a further nod to the country’s political history with streets named after state premiers.

The heart is the Curtin Shops, which is undergoing refurbishment, and recent rezoning of the Curtin horse paddocks means the suburb may one day be home to a number of embassies.

At a glance

Population: 5238

Median house price: $1,012,500

Median unit price: $274,500

Top sales

20 Haines Street, $2.335 million

82 Dunstan Street, $2.315 million

14 Reibey Place, $2.13 million

50 Morgan Crescent, $2.05 million

8 Daglish Street, $2.01 million

Eat & Drink

If you’re a coffee-lover, make a beeline for Redbrick Espresso at the Curtin shops. Redbrick is not only one of the top coffee roasters in Canberra; the cosy cafe is a great spot to settle in for a meal.

And you’ll find Indian cuisine like nowhere else in town at the charming Daana Restaurant. Owners Sunita and Sanjay Kumar are inspired by the recipes of their parents and elders, popular street food and dynamic regional dishes – all in the spirit of generosity.

Prefer to cook at home? Stock up on organic and locally sourced produce and groceries at Choku Bai Jo.

See & Do

Curtin’s unique design means it’s easy to get around on foot thanks to plenty of walkways and underpasses.

Enjoy some fresh air and the green spaces on the four-kilometre Curtin walking loop. There are multiple playgrounds along the way, and your four-legged friend will also enjoy the extensive off-leash areas.

Or you can brighten up your home – or someone else’s day – with a bunch of blooms from Petals ‘n’ Pups.

Move in

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Price guide: $1.249 million +

This newly renovated family home in Curtin features high ceilings, a large kitchen with European appliances, and a covered outdoor deck that overlooks the manicured private gardens. 

Private sale

Agent: Blackshaw Woden, Weston Creek & Molonglo, Robert Peaker 0412 726 025