Thinking of buying a home in Belconnen? Here's all you can enjoy.

Postcode 2617, better known as Belconnen and the suburban heartland of Canberra, boasts a diverse list of offerings to suit the whole family.

While the hub of activity is centred around the Westfield shopping centre – a haven for retail and food outlets – there are also some hidden gems to be found. 

The Belconnen Fresh Food Markets is a hit among locals and surrounding residents alike, and it supports a lively local community with an extensive range of local produce and artisan products.

Belconnen at a glance:

Population: 6657

Established: 1983

Median house price: $610,000*

Median unit price: $410,000*

*For entire Belconnen region, based on Domain House Price Report June 19 quarter.

Top sales:

100/41 Chandler Street $850,000

24/11 Joy Cummings Place $840,000

25/11 Joy Cummings Place $830,000

21/11 Joy Cummings Place $820,000

30/11 Joy Cummings Place $795,000

Eat & drink:

54 Benjamin is your stop at any time of day, offering fresh and healthy options for a weekend brunch through to espresso martinis for a Friday night hangout. 

Get your Italian fix at Bella Vista, where the mural of the Italian countryside perfectly sets the scene for a bowl of spaghetti marinara.

Head to McKellar and slurp a bowl of ramen at the quaint Japanese restaurant Raijin, where locals claim it is the best of its kind in Canberra.

The Lighthouse Pub overlooking Lake Ginninderra offers a great pub experience with live music, sport and trivia.

See & do:

There is plenty to do in the Belconnen community, with a reclining seat cinema, a number of gyms, yoga studios and a lakeside skate park that’s bustling well into the night.

Belconnen Fresh Food Markets is a great place to source fresh and local produce.  Stop by the bottle shop for a local drop and collect some artisanal cheese and prosciutto from one of the delis to take to the shores of Lake Ginninderra, full of picnic spots, playgrounds, a basketball court and waterfront strolls.

For a different kind of date night or fun family activity, try cooking school Foodish, which holds classes covering anything from handmade fresh pasta to sourdough.

Looking to buy a unit in the Belconnen town centre? Here are our top 2 picks:

18c/21 Beissel Street

Price guide: $299,000 +

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 car space

This fifth-floor apartment has a north-facing aspect, light-filled interiors, contemporary finishes and a living area that flows out to a well-proportioned balcony.

Private sale

Agent: McGrath Estate Agents Gungahlin, Jess Smith 0410 125 475

38/2 Veryard Lane, Belconnen

Price guide: $329,000

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 car space

Located on the fifth floor in the popular LINQ Apartments, this spacious one-bedroom with study nook apartment offers a resort-like lifestyle thanks to its sparkling pool.

Private sale

Agent: Luton Properties Dickon, Simon Porter 0418 453 950