Australian Capital Territory location profile
Duffy ACT 2611
Duffy is a leafy, family-friendly suburb in Weston Creek known for its quiet streets, rebuilt homes after the 2003 bushfires, and easy access to nature. It offers a relaxed suburban feel with convenient links to major town centres.
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Why families consider Duffy
Established, predominantly detached housing with a mix of renovated and rebuilt 1970s-era homes; popular with families and professionals who value proximity to green space and good connectivity to Woden and the City.
Amenities & services
- Duffy local shops (convenience, takeaway, cafe)
- Cooleman Court Shopping Centre (Weston Creek)
- Medical clinics and allied health at Cooleman Court precinct
- Canberra Hospital (Garran)
- Cafes and restaurants across Weston, Holder and Waramanga
- Weston Creek Library (Weston)
- Woden Library (Phillip)
Transport & connectivity
- No train service (Canberra light rail does not reach Weston Creek)
- Transport Canberra buses linking Duffy/Weston Creek to Woden and Civic
- Major roads: Cotter Road, Hindmarsh Drive, Tuggeranong Parkway, Streeton Drive
Lifestyle & recreation
- Stromlo Forest Park (mountain biking, running, criterium track)
- Duffy Neighbourhood Oval and playgrounds
- Stromlo Leisure Centre (pool and gym)
- Cooleman Ridge trails
- Weston Creek community and sports facilities nearby
- Duffy Neighbourhood Oval
- Narrabundah Hill Nature Reserve
- Cooleman Ridge Nature Reserve
- Stromlo Forest Park
Education context
Local preschool/OSHC and multiple early learning centres nearby in Weston, Holder and Waramanga; places subject to demand and waitlists.
- Australian National University (Acton)
- University of Canberra (Bruce)
- UNSW Canberra at ADFA (Campbell)
- Australian Catholic University (Watson)