It was officially gazetted in September 2024 and is named after Sir John Sulman, a prominent Australian architect and town planner.
[1] Sulman is situated in the Molonglo Valley, a rapidly growing area west of Canberra's city centre.
[2] The suburb was named to commemorate Sir John Sulman's contributions to architecture and urban planning in Australia.
The gazettal of Sulman and Bandler reflects ongoing development in the Molonglo Valley region to accommodate Canberra's expanding population.
[1] The suburb is planned to include residential areas, parks, and community facilities, consistent with the sustainable urban design principles guiding development in the Molonglo Valley.