Australian Capital Territory location profile
Latham ACT 2615
Leafy, family-friendly Belconnen suburb from the 1970s with quiet streets and generous blocks near the Ginninderra Creek corridor. Residents value its local shops, parks and easy access to Kippax and the Belconnen Town Centre.
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Why families consider Latham
Mix of established families, professionals and long-term owners; mostly 1970s detached homes with growing renovations; relaxed, community-oriented lifestyle with easy access to schools, sport and cycling paths.
Amenities & services
- Latham local shops (cafes, takeaway, convenience)
- Kippax Fair Shopping Centre (Holt)
- Westfield Belconnen and Belconnen Town Centre
- Medical: Kippax Health Centre; Belconnen Community Health Centre
- Hospitals: Calvary Public Hospital Bruce; University of Canberra Hospital (Bruce)
- Dining: local cafes in Latham, eateries at Kippax and Emu Bank/Belconnen
- Kippax Library (Holt)
- Belconnen Library (Chandler Street, Belconnen)
Transport & connectivity
- No train stations (nearest intercity rail at Canberra Station, Kingston)
- Transport Canberra buses: R2 (rapid) plus local routes 40, 41 via Kippax/Belconnen
- Major roads: Southern Cross Drive, Ginninderra Drive, Kingsford Smith Drive
Lifestyle & recreation
- Umbagong District Park walking and cycling trails
- Lake Ginninderra foreshore paths and playgrounds
- Kippax Playing Fields and local ovals
- Belconnen Arts Centre and Hoyts Belconnen
- AIS and GIO Stadium (Bruce)
- Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC)
- Umbagong District Park
- Ginninderra Creek riparian corridor
- John Knight Memorial Park (Lake Ginninderra)
- Latham Neighbourhood Oval
Education context
Several preschools and long day-care options in Latham and nearby Holt/Scullin/Kippax; generally good access but peak-period waitlists can apply.
- University of Canberra (Bruce)
- Australian National University (Acton)
- UNSW Canberra at ADFA (Campbell)
- Australian Catholic University – Signadou (Watson)