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Garran ACT

Garran, home to Canberra’s major hospital, was named after Sir Robert Garran who made numerous contributions to the development of higher education institutions in Canberra. The streets in Garran are named after Australian writers and the suburb was first settled in 1966.

Nearby suburbs

Other suburbs in the area include Hughes, Red Hill, Mawson, Phillip and Curtin

Did you know?

The Canberra Hospital provides specialist services to around 500,000 people in the ACT and South Eastern NSW region.

Surrounding shops, restaurants, amenities, schools and places of interest

  • Canberra Hospital
  • IGA Supermarket
    Garran Shops
  • Garran Hughes Newsagency
    Garran Shops
  • Chilli Bombilli Restaurant
    Garran Shops
    A popular lunchtime escape for staff and visitors to Canberra Hospital alike
  • Mamak Corner Restaurant
    Garran Shops
  • Malkara School
    A special school for the intellectually disabled
  • Garran Primary
  • Sts. Peter & Paul Primary School
    A Catholic primary school

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