Narrabundah, Australian Capital Territory

Narrabundah (/nærəbʌndə/) (postcode: 2604) is a leafy, medium density suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, located in the inner south of the city.

Narrabundah is an established garden suburb, valued for its equal proximity to both Civic and the airport, Lake Burley Griffin, and vibrant local centres such as Manuka and Kingston.

Residents particularly value Narrabundah's environment including its open spaces, parks, playgrounds, bushland landscapes, as well as its strong sense of community and diversity.

The suburb's streetscapes are characterised by mature deciduous and native street trees, charming established gardens and largely single-storey detached homes.

The remaining area (sometimes called 'Upper Narrabundah' or 'Narrabundah Heights') is located to the west of Captain Cook Crescent and Jerrabomberra Avenue.

From here, panoramic views of Civic and Black Mountain, Lake Burley Griffin, Mount Ainslie and other parts of south-eastern Canberra are possible from a number of vantage points.

Upper Narrabundah is known for its small population of urban peafowl (peacocks) with their colourful feathers.

The Narrabundah shops include Canberra's first op-shop[3] Vinnies (Society of Saint Vincent de Paul), restaurants, as well as a real estate agent and property manager, pharmacy, licensed post office, bakery, grocer, two hairdressers, and a barber.

The steel elements, power poles and pebble mosaic refer to the European construction workers who made Narrabundah their home in the 1950s.Narrabundah residents are typically eligible to enrol in ACT public schools as follows:[4] One kind of rock is named after the suburb: the Narrabundah Ashstone Member which is found in the east and southeast.

Narrabundah in early 1950s
Narrabundah and Red Hill in 2008
Narrabundah Shops viewed from corner of Kootara Crescent and Iluka Street in June 2008
Narrabundah: A Site Marker