Australian Capital Territory location profile
Phillip ACT 2606
Phillip is a mixed-use suburb in Canberra’s Woden Valley, centred on the Woden Town Centre. It blends high-density apartments, major shopping, dining and entertainment, with offices and light industrial areas, offering strong convenience and employment access.
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Why families consider Phillip
Urban, apartment-led living popular with young professionals, public servants and students, alongside established townhouses (e.g., Swinger Hill) and a daytime office workforce. Lifestyle is convenient and amenity-rich, with cafés, gyms, clubs and services concentrated around the town centre.
Amenities & services
- Westfield Woden shopping centre
- Woden Town Centre retail and dining
- Woden Library
- Canberra Hospital (nearby in Garran)
- National Capital Private Hospital (nearby in Garran)
- Medical clinics and super clinic
- Hellenic Club of Canberra (Woden)
- Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden
- HOYTS Woden cinema
- Woden Library, Corinna Street, Phillip
Transport & connectivity
- No suburban rail; future light rail planned to Woden
- Woden Interchange with frequent Rapid bus services
- Major roads: Adelaide Avenue, Hindmarsh Drive, Melrose Drive, Athllon Drive
Lifestyle & recreation
- Phillip Swimming & Ice Skating Centre
- Phillip Oval (AFL/cricket)
- Woden Park Athletics Centre
- Eddison Park & Woden Skate Park
- HOYTS Woden cinema
- Fitness centres and indoor sports facilities
- Eddison Park
- Phillip Oval
- Woden Park Athletics Centre grounds
Education context
Multiple long day care centres and early learning services around the town centre and industrial precinct; generally good availability for preschoolers with waitlists common for infants.
- Australian National University (Acton)
- University of Canberra (Bruce)
- UNSW Canberra at ADFA (Campbell)
- Australian Catholic University – Signadou Campus (Watson)