Garran, Australian Capital Territory

Garran
CanberraAustralian Capital Territory
Garran local shops
Garran is located in Australian Capital Territory
Garran
Garran
Coordinates35°20′31″S 149°06′29″E / 35.342°S 149.108°E / -35.342; 149.108
Population3,706 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density1,373/km2 (3,550/sq mi)
Established1966
Postcode(s)2605
Elevation620 m (2,034 ft)
Area2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Location
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

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.[2] The suburb was first developed in 1966 and has an area of 2.74 km2.

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Garran". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 September 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Suburb Name search results". ACT Environment and Sustainable Development. Retrieved 4 February 2014.