Greenway
ACT 2900 • Australian Capital Territory
About Greenway
Greenway is a suburb in the Tuggeranong district of Canberra, situated approximately 15 kilometres south of the city centre (Civic) at an elevation of 579 metres within the Australian Capital Territory. Named after the colonial architect Francis Greenway and gazetted in 1986, the suburb covers around 5.3 square kilometres and had a population of 4,129 at the 2021 Census. With a notably young median age of 36 and a strong concentration of residents in the 25–34 age bracket, Greenway attracts young professionals, public servants, and families drawn to its urban amenities. The median household income of around $1,855 per week reflects Canberra's generally higher wage base, driven in part by proximity to the federal public service.
Greenway is home to the Tuggeranong Town Centre — one of Canberra's major suburban retail hubs — and the picturesque Lake Tuggeranong, which offers walking and cycling paths along its foreshore. The suburb is notably multicultural, with significant Indian and Nepali communities contributing to a diverse cultural fabric and a variety of eateries and community groups. Canberra's rapid transit bus network connects Greenway to the city via the Tuggeranong Interchange, making it a practical base for CBD commuters. With a mix of apartments, townhouses, and detached homes, Greenway suits younger residents and families who value urban convenience, lakeside amenity, and easy access to the broader Tuggeranong valley.
Greenway falls under postcode 2900 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brindabella electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- ACTION bus Rapid Route R6 and local routes via Tuggeranong Interchange — Canberra City (Civic) 35-45 min
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ Tuggeranong Interchange nearby; Canberra has no light rail to Tuggeranong — Woden light rail extension proposed
Tuggeranong Town Centre provides walkable access to shops and services for residents close to the core; outer parts of the suburb are more car-dependent
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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40 Heidleberg Street
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Cowlishaw Street
Housing 2021 Census
72 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 279
- 2. England 131
- 3. Nepal 123
- 4. Philippines 76
- 5. New Zealand 47
- 6. China 46
- 7. South Korea 32
- 8. Hong Kong 31
- 9. Sri Lanka 28
- 10. Scotland 27
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)