Manuka
Property profile for Manuka, Canberra. Median prices and property calculators.
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Median House Price
$1,800,000
Approximate median for Manuka, Canberra
Median Unit Price
$650,000
Approximate median for Manuka, Canberra
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Estimated Stamp Duty
$97,000
On median house price of $1,800,000
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$8,820
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Estimated Deposit Needed
$360,000
20% of median house price
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About Manuka
Manuka is one of Canberra's most prestigious suburbs, located in the inner south approximately three kilometres from the CBD and adjacent to the Parliamentary Triangle. The suburb is centred on Manuka Shopping Centre, an upmarket precinct featuring boutique fashion retailers, fine dining restaurants, specialty food stores, art galleries, and professional services that cater to a discerning clientele. The Manuka Oval, home of ACT cricket and occasional AFL matches, is a beloved local sporting venue set in parkland. Property in Manuka consists of elegant established homes, many from Canberra's early development period in the 1920s and 1930s, featuring mature gardens and gracious period architecture. Some modern apartment and townhouse developments have been added in recent years. The suburb's tree-lined streets and generous block sizes contribute to its prestige. Manuka is within walking distance of Parliament House, the Lodge (the Prime Minister's official residence), diplomatic residences in the nearby suburb of Red Hill, and the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Transport includes bus services along Canberra Avenue and Flinders Way, and the suburb's flat terrain and extensive cycling paths make active transport practical. Red Hill Nature Reserve provides nearby bushwalking. Manuka appeals to senior public servants and political staff seeking proximity to Parliament House, diplomats and embassy personnel, established families wanting a prestigious inner-south address, and professionals who value refined dining and shopping within walking distance of home.