Garran, Australian Capital Territory

Garran is a suburb in the Woden district of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. Garran was named after Sir Robert Garran who made numerous contributions to the development of higher education in Canberra. The streets in Garran are named after Australian writers. The suburb was first developed in 1966 and has an area of 2.74 km2.

Garran
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Garran local shops
Garran
Coordinates35.342°S 149.108°E / -35.342; 149.108
Population3,706 (2021 census)
 • Density1,373/km2 (3,550/sq mi)
Established1966
Postcode(s)2605
Elevation620 m (2,034 ft)
Area2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Location
  • 10 km (6 mi) S of Canberra CBD
  • 14 km (9 mi) W of Queanbeyan
  • 101 km (63 mi) SW of Goulburn
  • 298 km (185 mi) SW of Sydney
DistrictWoden Valley
Territory electorate(s)Murrumbidgee
Federal division(s)Canberra
Suburbs around Garran:
Hughes Red Hill Red Hill
Phillip Garran Red Hill
Phillip O'Malley Symonston
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