Suburb Property Profile: Weston, ACT 2611

Located approximately 12km south-west of Canberra's CBD, Weston is the central suburb of the Weston Creek district. Established in 1970 and named after Captain Edward Weston, an early colonial landholder whose homestead once stood in the area, Weston serves as Weston Creek's retail and community hub, anchored by Cooleman Court shopping centre. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.

Location Demographics

The population of Weston sits at 4,000 according to the 2021 Census, up 11.9% from 3,576 in 2016. The predominant age group is 40–49, and households are primarily couples with children, with people typically working in professional occupations. Median household income sits at $122,772 per year, and a strong 73.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Travel & Infrastructure

Weston is well positioned within Canberra's road network, with the drive to the CBD taking around 15–25 minutes via Adelaide Avenue depending on traffic, and around 15–25 minutes to Woden Town Centre. Transport Canberra buses connect the suburb to the wider network, though there's no rail service.

Shopping

Cooleman Court anchors local retail, with shops, restaurants, medical services and community facilities all clustered together, giving Weston residents the district's main amenities right at their doorstep.

Schools & Recreation

Weston sits within reach of Weston Creek's established school network, and the presence of the Australian Defence College nearby adds a distinctly professional element to the local community.

Local Amenities

Weston has 12 parks, covering around 14.3% of the suburb's total area, giving residents solid access to green space. Streets in the suburb are named after artists, reflecting Canberra's carefully planned character, and the suburb attracts a genuine mix of families, defence personnel and those who value suburban convenience within Canberra's well-designed public infrastructure.

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