Narrabundah, Australian Capital Territory
| Narrabundah Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
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| Population | 5,671 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,383/km2 (3,580/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1947 | ||||||||||||||
| Gazetted | 20 September 1928 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2604 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| District | South Canberra | ||||||||||||||
| Territory electorate(s) | Molonglo | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Canberra | ||||||||||||||
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Narrabundah (postcode: 2604) is a leafy suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, located in the inner south of the city.
Narrabundah is an established garden suburb, valued for its proximity to Civic, Lake Burley Griffin, and vibrant local centres such as Manuka and the Griffith shops.
Residents particularly value Narrabundah’s environment including its open spaces, parks, playgrounds, bushland landscapes, as well as its strong sense of community and diversity. The suburb is characterised by mature deciduous and native street trees, charming established gardens and largely single-storey detached houses.
History
'Narrabundah' is a Ngunnawal word meaning 'bird of prey', celebrated in the sculpture in the park opposite the main shops.
The name Narrabundah was taken from the parish of Narrabundah, a part of the cadastral division of Murray. This parish existed when the land was administered by New South Wales. After the Australian Capital Territory was formed in 1 January 1911 all of the land areas were renamed. The present suburb Narrabundah was part of the original parish of Queanbeyan.
Narrabundah was gazetted as a division name on 20 September 1928. Narrabundah was the last of the ‘inner southern’ suburbs to be developed, commencing in 1947.
Streets in Narrabundah are named after indigenous names, explorers and pioneers.[2]
Location
Narrabundah is bordered by the residential suburb of Red Hill to the west, Griffith to the north, the light industrial area of Fyshwick to the east and bushland and green fields to the south.
The suburb can be divided into three distinct areas.
The area to the east of Sturt and Jerrabomberra Avenues (sometimes called 'old Narrabundah' or 'lower Narrabundah') is essentially flat. The main Narrabundah shops are located in this area. Some of the houses here are fibro cottages built to house European construction workers who came to Canberra in the 1950s to help develop the city.
The area between Captain Cook Crescent and Sturt Avenue is located near the Griffith shops, home to Canberra's most awarded restaurant Aubergine.
The remaining area (sometimes called 'upper Narrabundah' or 'Narrabundah heights') is located to the west of Captain Cook Crescent and Jerrabomberra Avenue. It rises towards the west where it borders the suburb of Red Hill. From here, panoramic views of Civic and Black Mountain, Lake Burley Griffin, Mount Ainslie and other parts of south-eastern Canberra are possible from a number of vantage points. There are also good views to Red Hill and its ridge-line. This part of Narrabundah is closer to the Red Hill, Griffith and Manuka shopping areas than the actual Narrabundah Shops.
Upper Narrabundah is known for its small population of urban peafowl (peacocks) with their colourful feathers. This area was once home to the residence of former Prime Minister John Gorton, who was often seen walking home from Parliament House via Manuka.
Amenities
Parks are widespread, with "Rocky Knoll" or "Rocky Knob" park in upper Narrabundah and its panoramic view over Canberra a favourite.
The local Narrabundah shops include a doll shop, Canberra's first[3] Vinnies (Society of Saint Vincent de Paul) shop, a number of restaurants, café, real estate agent, pharmacy, bakery, IGA (Australian supermarket group), newsagency/post office and hairdressers.
Nearby Griffith shops and Manuka are also popular and are within walking distance.[4]
Narrabundah is home to the Canberra Cavalry with home matches played at the Narrabundah Ballpark.
Narrabundah is home to two primary schools, Narrabundah Primary and St. Benedict's Primary School. It is also home to Narrabundah College, one of the top performing schools in the ACT and the first in Australia to offer the International Baccalaureate.
Street trees in Narrabundah offer colourful spring blossoms and spectacular Autumn foliage in many streets. Finniss Crescent, Carnegie Crescent, Sprent and Stuart Streets are planted with fine examples of Pin Oaks, which have rich green foliage in Summer and colour brilliantly in shades of scarlet and crimson in Autumn.
Residents in lower Narrabundah are represented by the Old Narrabundah Community Council, while residents in other parts of the suburb are represented by the Griffith-Narrabundah Community Association.
Public art
A sculpture has been erected opposite the shopping centre with the following inscription on a plaque:
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Narrabundah: A Site Marker 1998 Susie Bleach & Andrew Townsend. This Site Marker refers to Narrabundah's social history. Narrabundah means 'little hawk' in the language of the local indigenous people. The steel elements, power poles and pebble mosiac refer to the European construction workers who made Narrabundah their home in the 1950s.
— ACT Public Art Program
References
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- ↑ http://www.vinnies.org.au/UserFiles/File/NATIONAL/Publications/Annual%20Report/SVDPNAR2007-web.pdf
- ↑ http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2514/narrabundah-anp.pdf
External links
Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons
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