If you are looking to get out of the rat race then Canberra is the place to head. Quiet traffic, great property choices and an abundance of quality schools and parkland make Canberra a quality option for those looking to get out of the cramped and competitive city life.
Here are nine awesome reasons to live in Canberra
1. Amazing Culture
Canberra is a small city packed with arts and culture so there is always plenty to see and do no matter the weather. National Museum and Art Gallery, theatre, music centre, Botanic gardens, zoos and aquarium as well as libraries, the mint, War memorial and the House of Parliament as well as local farmer’s markets, botanic gardens and walking paths make the city friendly, accessible and connected.
2. Great Traffic
Everyday commutes are easy with everything you need in easy reach. It’s 30 minutes from the city to the furthest superb fringes with a variety of quality shops, cafes and services available in every suburb so you don’t need to go far to get what you need. If you prefer to leave the car behind, use one of the well-maintained bike paths or jump on the light rail system from Canberra City to Woden.
3. Great Health
Canberra residents are the most active out of all Australian cities. Close to the capital heart is Lake Burley Griffin, surrounded by parklands and paths for exercise and cycling. Other suburbs connect with walking and cycling paths, playgrounds and exercise spaces. With plenty of sunny days, it’s easy to get out and be active around town or escape into the nearby nature reserves for hiking, picnics and BBQs.
4. Festivals and Events
The International festivals throughout the year are big and colourful. Try The National Multicultural Festival, the Enlighten Festival, and the spring Floriade flower festival or venture into the winter for the local truffle festival. Visit a truffle farm, learn some truffle recipes or sit beside a warming fire at a restaurant for truffled delights made in-house just for the season.
5. Quality Education
Canberra schools have some of the highest levels of education in Australia with a wide range of both government and non-government schools to select from. The smaller population means less competition to gain access to the best schools and you can even gain the benefit of smaller class sizes, especially in science, mathematics and languages.
6. Getaways at your doorstep
If you are looking for adventure, the highway awaits. The ACT is perfectly positioned close to Sydney and accessible by well-maintained highways. No matter what kind of break you need, it’s an easy drive from home. You can take a quick drive to get to gorgeous beaches on the coast, beautiful country towns in the surrounding hills or even the alpine snowfields, all within an easy day trip by car.
7. Quiet Family Living
The low crime rate, few tourists, easy traffic and plenty to do makes the whole of the ACT a friendly playground for families. Take the family to parks, cycling or walking trails or for something more exotic head to the zoo, aquarium or wildlife reserve for big adventures in the big outdoors. Indoors there are science works, museums and galleries to explore as well as great modern homes with plenty of space to grow.
8. Big City Offering
Canberra might be small but it has a big offering of shopping malls, luxury brands and culinary delights that will give you access to all the things you love about the big city. Modern shopping malls have great parking with plenty of cafes and restaurants with top chefs and local cuisine.
9. A Balanced Lifestyle
Achieving a work-life balance is easy when you have less of a work commute, plenty of sunshine and a ready number of events at activities at your fingertips. Since most of the employment in Canberra is government or service-oriented, knocking off on time is a breeze so you can get home and get back to doing what you love.
With so much on offer and so much to enjoy, you can’t go past a move to Canberra for the best home lifestyle choice in Australia.