The design failed in its application, however, as home owners built fences around the "park side" of their blocks, effectively screening the houses away from the common parkland.

The shopping centre includes several fast food outlets, a branch of the Labor Club, a Shell Service Station and a Woolworths.

This carnival had the traditional purpose of building community spirit and donates funds for both the schools and the Scout Group.

[5] The Charnwood District Playing Fields are home to the Ginninderra "The Tigers" athletics club during the track season (October – March).

[6] For the purposes of Australian Capital Territory elections for the ACT Legislative Assembly, Charnwood is in the Ginninderra electorate.