Australian Capital Territory location profile
Amaroo ACT 2914
Amaroo is a family-friendly suburb in Canberra’s Gungahlin district, known for modern housing, leafy streets and strong community feel. It offers convenient shopping, quality schools and abundant parks, with easy access to larger amenities in nearby Gungahlin Town Centre.
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Why families consider Amaroo
Primarily owner-occupier families and professionals in contemporary detached homes and townhouses; quiet residential streets, good schooling (Amaroo School P–10, Good Shepherd Primary), and a lifestyle centred on local parks, sport and nearby lakeside recreation.
Amenities & services
- Amaroo Village Shopping Centre (Coles, cafes, chemist)
- Gungahlin Town Centre (major retail and dining)
- Amaroo Medical Centre and pharmacies
- Gungahlin Community Health Centre
- Cafes, takeaways and services around Pioneer St/Horse Park Dr
- Gungahlin Library – Gungahlin Place, Gungahlin
- Civic Library – London Circuit, Canberra City
Transport & connectivity
- No suburban train stations; nearest intercity rail at Kingston (Canberra Railway Station)
- Canberra Metro light rail at Gungahlin Place (via local buses)
- Transport Canberra buses linking Amaroo to Gungahlin, Belconnen and the CBD
- Major roads: Horse Park Drive, Gundaroo Drive, Majura Parkway, Barton Highway (via connections)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Amaroo District Playing Fields and ovals
- Gungahlin Leisure Centre (pool and gym)
- Yerrabi Pond District Park (playgrounds, paths, BBQs)
- Gungahlin Enclosed Oval (nearby) and local sports clubs
- Yerrabi skate park and lakeside walking/cycling loops
- Amaroo District Playing Fields
- Yerrabi Pond District Park
- Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary (nearby)
- Neighbourhood playgrounds and linear green belts
Education context
Multiple long-day care and preschool options in and around Amaroo (e.g., centres near Amaroo Village and school); generally good availability, with higher demand and waitlists for infant places.
- University of Canberra – Bruce
- Australian National University – Acton
- UNSW Canberra (ADFA) – Campbell
- Canberra Institute of Technology – Gungahlin Learning Centre and Reid campus