Could this Canberra suburb be cooler than Braddon?

The effortless bohemians, rockabilly babes and espresso-sipping students hunched over laptops are the natives of this wild and colourful suburb.

The Lyneham shops are where it’s at, with plenty of lively dining options serving the tight-knit neighbourhood and beyond, as well as offering many hidden places to spend a lazy afternoon.

Its inner-north location means it’s prime real estate for young professionals looking for a social yet convenient lifestyle, while its primary and high schools and Christian college appeal to families.

Lyneham at a glace:

Clearance rate: 44%

Median house price: $834,000

Eat & Drink

Start your weekend early and enjoy great food and coffee alongside live music, poetry slams, a comedy act or art exhibition at The Front Cafe & Gallery. Here you can laze on its soft retro couches and choose your poison.

For dinner, head to the Old Canberra Inn – a pioneer-style bar soaked in history. Its beer garden comes alive in summer.

Another institution is Tilley’s Devine Cafe Gallery. When you step inside you may think you have entered a 1940s-style jazz cafe – the best seat in the house is in one of its dark wood and brown leather booths.

See & Do

Accessorise with a delicious takeaway coffee and dive into Book Lore just next door. A trove of second-hand literature, this little shop is home to some 20,000 books.

After a little ink? Tattoo Power is Canberra’s longest established tattoo studio with a combined industry experience of more than 75 years.

Then pamper yourself at hair salon Rhubarb & Me. It’s retro decor and friendly staff will make you feel right at home.

Move In

127/1 Mouat Street, Lyneham

Price guide: $430,000+

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 car space

EER 5.5

This apartment with study and balcony is located in the AXIS complex, just moments from the CBD, Dickson and the anticipated light rail.

Private sale

Agent: Berkely Residential, Simon Richards 0424 688 553