Property managers in Narrabundah, ACT

Narrabundah, ACT, is an established garden suburb in Canberra's inner south, bordered by Griffith, Red Hill, Fyshwick and Symonston. Its rental homes range from single-storey houses and brick duplexes to apartments and townhouses. Distinct Properties manages rental homes in Narrabundah, looking after leasing, rent collection, inspections and owner-approved repairs as part of full property management. Distinct Properties has arranged at least 38 leases in Narrabundah, 34 of them since January 2020, when its records became complete.

The suburb's name is an Aboriginal place name tied to the area since the days of the early settlers, and many take it to mean bird of prey, or little hawk, in Ngunnawal. Gazetted in 1928, Narrabundah was the final part of the inner south to be built after the war delayed it. Pin oaks shade several of its streets, Rocky Knoll park looks out across the city, and Narrabundah Ballpark sits near Mill Creek in Old Narrabundah. The R6 rapid bus links the suburb with the city, Canberra Hospital and Woden.

Housing here tells the story of postwar Canberra. On the eastern side of Sturt Avenue, in the part locals call Old Narrabundah, the original fibro cottages stand near solid brick duplexes and cottages built soon after. Upper Narrabundah climbs west towards Red Hill and has views over the lake and the city. Many homes are now decades old, so an owner can expect ongoing work on roofs, gutters, heating and older bathrooms, while the newer apartments and townhouses bring owners corporation matters into the picture.

Renters are drawn by the short trip to Manuka, Kingston and Lake Burley Griffin, a rapid bus to the city and Woden, and streets lined with mature trees.