Australian Capital Territory location profile
Hackett ACT 2602
Leafy and quiet, Hackett sits at the foot of Mount Majura with easy access to bushland trails and the city. It’s a close‑knit, family‑friendly suburb of mid‑century homes and sensitively renovated properties, prized for its convenience and green outlook.
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Why families consider Hackett
Mix of established families, professionals and long-term residents; active, outdoorsy lifestyle with strong community ties around the local shops and schools.
Amenities & services
- Hackett shops precinct (IGA, cafes, bar)
- Dickson Shopping Centre and supermarkets
- Local GP clinics and pharmacies (nearby Dickson/Ainslie)
- Restaurants and cafes in Hackett, Ainslie and Dickson
- Post office and banking services at Dickson
- North Canberra Hospital (Bruce) and allied health nearby
- Fitness studios and gyms in Dickson/Ainslie
- Majura Park retail (short drive via Majura Parkway)
- Dickson Library, Cowper St, Dickson
- Civic Library, London Cct, Canberra City
Transport & connectivity
- No heavy-rail station; nearest light rail (L1) stops at Dickson Interchange and Macarthur Ave
- Transport Canberra buses servicing Antill St, Phillip Ave and Madigan St
- Major roads: Antill St, Phillip Ave, Majura Ave, Northbourne Ave (nearby), Majura Parkway
Lifestyle & recreation
- Mount Majura walking and mountain-biking trails
- Hackett Oval and community sports
- Dickson Aquatic Centre
- Ainslie Football & Social Club (nearby)
- Majura Pines MTB Park (short drive)
- Mount Majura Nature Reserve
- Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve
- Hackett Oval parklands
- Dickson Wetlands
Education context
Places available across community preschools and long day-care in Hackett/Ainslie/Watson/Dickson; infant places can be competitive, with better availability for preschool-age.
- Australian National University (Acton)
- University of Canberra (Bruce)
- Australian Catholic University – Canberra (Signadou, Watson)
- UNSW Canberra at ADFA (Campbell)