Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Government of Australian Capital Territory Representative Office UK

Canberra is one of the world’s greatest cities, smaller than Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, but still boasting first-class schools, hospitals, high tech industry, and very friendly community living. This is truly a beautiful city, with enormous career building opportunities, outstanding educational facilities for you and your family, as well as world-class attractions.

Canberra has a vibrant culture, hundreds of wonderful restaurants and cafes, an action packed year round program of special events and is renowned for it’s open space and parklands.

Known as the ‘20 Minute City’ Canberra has a great network of well-planned roads and a fast and effective public transport system. As such, all of Canberra’s great destinations can be reached within 20 minutes. This includes your workplace – no matter where you live. Traffic jams are unheard of and even better than this; the city remains tollway and tunnel free.

Canberra’s school system is recognised as the best in Australia with the highest retention rate of students completing secondary school. Canberra also has the highest percentage of university entrance.

There are 96 Government and 55 independent schools that offer high quality teaching in modern, well-equipped schools. Students enjoy a balanced education with opportunities for intellectual, sporting and cultural development.

The Australian National University is consistently ranked as one of the best universities in the world and the University of Canberra ranks eighth among Australian universities for excellence and learning. Canberra also houses the Australian Catholic University, Australian Defence Force Academy and as well as first class vocational training facilities.

Canberra has four distinct seasons with warm to hot summers and clear crisp winters. Autumn is particularly enjoyable with a spectacular display of autumn leaves throughout the City and glorious weather perfect for enjoying Canberra’s open spaces.

Housing in Canberra is diverse and affordable. As one of the world’s best-planned cities, you can own a beautiful home a stone’s throw from parkland and more open space than anywhere else in Australia. To top it off, you will be within 20 minutes of all of Canberra’s fabulous attractions.

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