Throsby
ACT 2914 • Australian Capital Territory
About Throsby
Throsby is a contemporary residential suburb in the Gungahlin district of the Australian Capital Territory, situated approximately 14 kilometres north of the Canberra CBD. Established during the early 2010s as part of the northward expansion of Canberra, the suburb falls under the ACT Government's Yerrabi ward and Fenner federal electorate. With a population of 2,405 recorded in the 2021 Census, Throsby was still in an active growth phase, attracting young families and first home buyers drawn to its modern streetscapes and well-planned residential precincts.
Throsby sits within easy reach of Gungahlin Town Centre, which offers a major shopping precinct, restaurants, cafes, and medical services a short drive away. Public transport links to the Canberra city centre are available via ACTION bus routes and the Canberra Metro light rail, which terminates at Gungahlin Place approximately 2 kilometres from the suburb. Several primary schools, childcare centres, and the nearby Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary provide families with education and recreational options. The combination of modern housing, green open spaces, and strong community infrastructure makes Throsby a practical and appealing choice for growing Canberra families.
Throsby falls under postcode 2914 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Yerrabi electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- ACTION Route 3, 7 (various Gungahlin routes) — Canberra City (Civic) 25-35 min
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ Barton Highway and Flemington Road are main arterials; park-and-ride at Gungahlin Place light rail stop
Most daily errands require a car; Gungahlin Town Centre is accessible by bus but the suburb layout favours driving
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Katherine Avenue
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Burdekin Avenue
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Wimmera Street
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Cnr Mapleton Ave & Wimmera St