Kambah, ACT 2902
Ranked 10th best suburb by locals in Canberra (Greater) Region, ACT
Great for
- Parking
- Parks and recreation
- Schools
- Cost of living
- Clean & green
Not great for
- Nightlife
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families With Kids
- Retirees
- Singles
- Students
Reviews of Kambah, ACT
"Large & Diverse area"
As Kambah is the largest suburb in the country, it's spread over quite a large area. With this comes great diversity in all categories. There are some really nice areas and streets within Kambah, such as Gleneagles estate, and some not so great areas in East Kambah. Overall though, it's pretty good. Has a shopping village and OK public transport links (not the best by any means). Is close to Tuggeranong and Woden town centres and schools. Internet access varies depending on where you are. Nice and quiet for families and such.
Great for
- Good local schools
- Nice community
- Close to great shopping precincts
- Great road infrastructure
- Surrounded by bushland with a good native bird population
Not great for
- Nightlife
- Was ranked in top 10 most bogan suburbs
- Public housing is low density and concentrated in small pockets
- There are good and not so good areas
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Students
"The bIggest suburb in Canberra with close access to all facilities and bush land"
Bordered by the Murrimbidgee River corridor and the Brindabella Ranges, Kambah is a well established suburb with nature on your doorstep, yet a 10 minute drive to everything Canberra offers.
Great for
- Close to great shopping precincts
- Great road infrastructure
- Surrounded by bushland with a good native bird population
Not great for
- There are good and not so good areas
- Public housing is low density and concentrated in small pockets
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Country Lovers
I can remember going to Kambah as a thirteen year old to see my brother and sister in law when they bought their first house there and it was the last suburb in South Canberra, we ended up my hsuband and I buying our first house in Gordon and that really has become the last suburb in Canberra down south, because beyond that is Tharwa just over the hill.
Built our first home in Kambah in 1973 it was a great area at the time. These days the ACT government should ensure the public housing is up to scratch and surroundings are kept tidy, by ensuring householders are bound to their lease. Otherwise, the place will become a shambles. It is forecast to become a redevelopment suburb in the future with plenty of knockdowns and rebuilds, turning the suburb into a more upmarket area for living. Very central to the main shopping areas and in time will improve the quality of Kambah. There are some nice homes in the area and the ACT government has plans for improvements.
Matcham Place is a good street and offers good resale value with friendly neighbours