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Molonglo Valley’s Next Chapter is Your Next Opportunity
The new suburb of Molonglo is a compelling development opportunity near the future Molonglo Town Centre.
Canberra is a city in its prime, and few opportunities reflect its next phase of growth more clearly than Molonglo 1.
As the first release within the Molonglo suburb, this englobo site is a rare chance for developers to help shape a new community as part of the future town centre.
Positioned within the thriving Molonglo Valley and just a 15-minute drive from Canberra’s CBD, Molonglo 1 combines scale, location and vision.
It offers a unique opportunity to deliver a landmark residential precinct that responds to market demand while working with the community to meet the evolving needs of Canberra’s growing population.
An integrated site at the centre of a future hub
Spanning approximately 64,000sq m, Molonglo 1 is zoned for high-density residential development and has capacity for up to 700 home.
Offered as a single-stage englobo release, the site provides developers with the flexibility to create a cohesive, master planned outcome.
The site sits next to the future Molonglo Town Centre’s carefully planned urban environment.
The masterplan provides for around 7000 homes, an expansive network of community open space, strong protection of natural areas and a commercial core with room for large format retail, shopping and commercial opportunities.
It also includes space for a school, library, community centre, police station and sporting and recreational spaces.
A location shaped by nature and connectivity
Molonglo 1’s appeal is further enhanced by its natural setting. Alongside the Molonglo River corridor, the site provides immediate access to open space, walking trails and a broader network of environmental assets.
The site benefits from strong connectivity to the wider Canberra region with established infrastructure links to Civic, Woden and Belconnen, while nearby amenities such as Stromlo Leisure Centre and Stromlo Forest Park offer world-class recreational opportunities.
An opportunity to define the Molonglo Valley
As the first release in the new Molonglo suburb, Molonglo 1 carries a significance beyond its site boundaries. It will help establish the identity, quality and character of the area as it evolves into a vibrant town centre.
For developers, this is a chance to contribute to a lasting legacy, helping create a place where community, connectivity and liveability come together.
Molonglo 1 is for sale by tender, inviting experienced and forward-thinking developers to play a central role in shaping Molonglo Valley’s next chapter.
Tender submissions September 3, 2026
Visit suburbanland.act.gov.au for more information and tender documentation.
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