Capital Hill
ACT 2600 • Australian Capital Territory
About Capital Hill
Capital Hill is a unique and significant locality in the Australian Capital Territory, situated at the apex of the Parliamentary Triangle in Canberra. It is home to Australia's Parliament House, the seat of the federal government, which was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1988 and is one of the nation's most iconic landmarks. The locality is not a residential suburb in the conventional sense — it is defined primarily by the Parliament House precinct and the surrounding landscaped grounds at the southern tip of the land axis of Canberra's planned city centre.
Capital Hill attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year who come to tour Parliament House, observe Question Time, and explore Australia's democratic institutions. The building sits atop a hill with a grass-covered roof and a large steel flagpole, offering panoramic views over Lake Burley Griffin and the broader Canberra cityscape. Nearby landmarks include the Old Parliament House (Museum of Australian Democracy), the National Portrait Gallery, the High Court of Australia, and the National Gallery of Australia, making Capital Hill the civic and cultural heart of the nation's capital.
Capital Hill falls under postcode 2600 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murrumbidgee electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- ACTION bus routes from Canberra CBD — Parliament House / Capital Hill 5-10 min from City Bus Station
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ Capital Hill is within easy walking distance of the Canberra CBD precinct; car parking available at Parliament House (free weekends)
Well-connected to the Parliamentary Triangle precinct by walking paths and cycleways along Lake Burley Griffin; bus services to Canberra CBD
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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New South Wales Crescent
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Melbourne Avenue
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Denison Street
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Denison Street
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Loftus Street