Weston, ACT Family Guide
ACT 2611 · ACT Government
Discover Weston with your family: kids' activities, parks, schools and everyday family life.
How Weston rates for families
How we rate suburbs →Each factor is scored 0–5 against a fixed standard (not against other suburbs), and the overall is their average. Here is what we measured and why each scored what it did.
Average of the 5 factors scored so far.
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Kids' activities5.0/5
26 kinds within 3 km
12 kinds or more scores 5 · 5 kinds scores 3 · none scores 0
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School access0.0/5
0% of homes within an 800 m walk of a government primary school
70% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0
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Parks & play4.0/5
82.9% of homes within a 400 m walk of a park
95% of homes or more scores 5 · 70% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0
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GP access3.4/5
46.8% of homes within 1 km of a GP
75% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0
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Hot days4.6/5
7.2 days a year at 35°C or hotter
5 days or less scores 5 · 15 days scores 3 · 40 days or more scores 0
- Not rated yet:
- Public transport (not measured in ACT yet)
- Commute to the city (not measured yet)
- Everyday shopping (not measured yet)
- Flood (not rated anywhere yet)
- Bushfire (not rated in ACT yet)
Also known, not scored: Home internet — 100% of homes on fixed-line NBN (true of almost every city suburb, so it does not tell suburbs apart).
Data sources (8)
- Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3, CC BY 4.0 — ASGS Edition 3 allocation file: Suburbs and Localities 2021 (CC BY 4.0)
- Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021, CC BY 4.0 — Census of Population and Housing: Mesh Block Counts, 2021 (CC BY 4.0)
- AroundSchools activity directory — AroundSchools activity directory (ACTIVE listings) (AroundSchools own data)
- © Australian Capital Territory, CC BY 4.0 — ACTGOV School Location 2026 (ACTmapi) (CC BY 4.0)
- © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL — OpenStreetMap extract (walking network, OSRM foot profile) (ODbL 1.0)
- Geoscience Australia, National HealthDirect Health Facilities (from Healthdirect Australia's National Health Services Directory), CC BY 4.0 — National HealthDirect Health Facilities – General practice (CC BY 4.0)
- SILO climate data, Queensland Government, CC BY 4.0 — SILO gridded daily maximum temperature (CC BY 4.0)
- © NBN Co Limited, via data.gov.au, CC BY 4.0 — National Broadband Network: Broadband Service Footprints (fixed line) (CC BY 4.0)
Rated 28 October 2026 (method 0.4-draft).
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Explore Weston
Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.
Activities around Weston
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Sports & local clubs around Weston
Martial arts around Weston
8 listed within 5 km of Weston · 1 in Weston
In Weston
2 km from central Weston
2.8 km from central Weston
See all 8 within 5 km
- GKR Karate · Waramanga · 1.2 km
- Bai Rui Taekwon-do Canberra · Pearce · 3 km
- Goju-Ryu Karate Aogkf Australia · Garran · 2.9 km
- Spirit Karate Academy Kyokushin Dojo Canberra · Hughes · 3 km
- Hughes Jujitsu · Hughes · 3.2 km
Football (AFL) around Weston
6 listed within 5 km of Weston
1.4 km from central Weston
1.5 km from central Weston
1.6 km from central Weston
Not finding it in Weston? Listed in Kambah (2 · 5.7 km)
See all 6 within 5 km
- Eastlake Pro (Ages 7 - 8) Auskick Centre · KINGSTON · 3.9 km
- Tuggeranong Valley Kambah (Rookies 5-6) Auskick Centre · Kambah · 4 km
- Tuggeranong Valley Kambah (Pro 7-8) Auskick Centre · Kambah · 4.4 km
Tennis around Weston
4 listed within 5 km of Weston · 2 in Weston
In Weston
In Weston
1.6 km from central Weston
See all 4 within 5 km
- Maloney School of Tennis · Curtin · 2.7 km
Gymnastics & cheer around Weston
4 listed within 5 km of Weston
1.7 km from central Weston
1.7 km from central Weston
1.9 km from central Weston
Not finding it in Weston? Listed in Phillip (1 · 1.9 km), Yarralumla (1 · 5.3 km), Red Hill (1 · 6.4 km)
See all 4 within 5 km
- YMCA Health and Fitness Centre · Chifley · 1.6 km
More sports
- Other sports (4 within 5 km) — YMCA Health and Fitness Centre (1.6 km)Not finding it in Weston? Listed in Phillip (1 · 1.9 km), Duffy (1 · 2.8 km), Yarralumla (2 · 5.3 km)
- Swimming (3 within 5 km) — Phillip Swimming & Ice Skating Centre (2.1 km)Not finding it in Weston? Listed in Phillip (1 · 1.9 km), Deakin (2 · 5.4 km), Kambah (1 · 5.7 km)
More things to do around Weston
Arts & dance around Weston
9 listed within 5 km of Weston · 1 in Weston
1.9 km from central Weston
2.5 km from central Weston
See all 9 within 5 km
- YMCA Health and Fitness Centre · Chifley · 1.6 km
- Dance Central · Phillip · 1.9 km
- Braemar Dance & Performing Arts Centre · Phillip · 2.7 km
- The Hart Centre Canberra · Phillip · 2.7 km
- Easts Juniors Rugby Union · Curtin · 2.9 km
- Penny de Kauwe School of Dancing · Kambah · 4.3 km
Tutoring & STEM around Weston
4 listed within 5 km of Weston
2.4 km from central Weston
2.6 km from central Weston
3.6 km from central Weston
Not finding it in Weston? Listed in Phillip (1 · 1.9 km), Deakin (2 · 5.4 km), Red Hill (4 · 6.4 km)
See all 4 within 5 km
- YMCA Health and Fitness Centre · Chifley · 1.6 km
- Kids' activities & play (2 within 5 km) — YMCA Health and Fitness Centre (1.6 km)Not finding it in Weston? Listed in Phillip (1 · 1.9 km), Yarralumla (3 · 5.3 km), Deakin (1 · 5.4 km)
Schools within 3 km of Weston
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15 schools within 3 km of the Weston centre, 2 with a Weston address.
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Libraries (2)
Heritage Library
Phillip · 2 km
Woden Library
Phillip · 2 km
Sports grounds (4)
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Parks (3)
Fetherston Gardens
Weston · 1.7 km
Woden Town Park
Phillip · 2.4 km
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Clarrie Hermes Park
Hughes · 2.7 km
What's coming up
One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.
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A look around Weston
At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Weston: 37 kids' activities within 5 km, 2 schools in Weston, and parks and playgrounds.
- Kids' activities
- Arts & dance, Tutoring & STEM, Kids' activities & play
- Parks & places
- 1 park · 2 libraries
- Explore nearby
- Phillip, Duffy, and Hughes
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Browse mapped places (61)
- Arawang Primary SchoolSchool
- St John Vianney's Primary SchoolSchool
- Mount Stromlo High SchoolSchool
- Lyons Early Childhood SchoolSchool
- St Jude's Primary School - HolderSchool
- Islamic School of CanberraSchool
- Canberra Montessori SchoolSchool
- Orana Steiner SchoolSchool
- Curtin Primary SchoolSchool
- Chapman Primary SchoolSchool
- Canberra CollegeSchool
- Holy Trinity Primary School - CurtinSchool
- Duffy Primary SchoolSchool
- Hughes Primary SchoolSchool
- Sts Peter and Paul Primary School - GarranSchool
- Canberra School of DancingActivity
- Weston Creek Tennis ClubActivity
- Canberra School of TennisActivity
- GKR KarateActivity
- GKR KarateActivity
- Lyons Auskick CentreActivity
- Weston Creek Pro (Ages 7 - 8) Auskick CentreActivity
- YMCA Health and Fitness CentreActivity
- Weston Creek Rookie (Ages 5 - 6) Auskick CentreActivity
- A C T GymnasticsActivity
- Woden Valley Gymnastics ClubActivity
- Dance CentralActivity
- Dare to Dance CanberraActivity
- Woden Thunder AthleticsActivity
- GKR Karate - WodenActivity
- Phillip Swimming & Ice Skating CentreActivity
- Excel Academics AustraliaActivity
- Canberra Martial Arts - Hapkido Tigers Kids 5-14yrsActivity
- Canberra Chinese SchoolActivity
- The Hart Centre CanberraActivity
- Braemar Dance & Performing Arts CentreActivity
- Maloney School of TennisActivity
- National Equestrian CentreActivity
- United Taekwondo - Duffy DojangActivity
- Easts Juniors Rugby UnionActivity
- Goju-Ryu Karate Aogkf AustraliaActivity
- Spirit Karate Academy Kyokushin Dojo CanberraActivity
- Bai Rui Taekwon-do CanberraActivity
- Hughes JujitsuActivity
- Kip McGrath - WodenActivity
- Capital FootballActivity
- Kingswim DeakinActivity
- Deakin Swimming CentreActivity
- Eastlake Pro (Ages 7 - 8) Auskick CentreActivity
- Tuggeranong Valley Kambah (Rookies 5-6) Auskick CentreActivity
- Penny de Kauwe School of DancingActivity
- Tuggeranong Valley Kambah (Pro 7-8) Auskick CentreActivity
- Waramanga Playing FieldsPark or community place
- Fetherston GardensPark or community place
- Heritage LibraryPark or community place
- Woden LibraryPark or community place
- Phillip OvalPark or community place
- Duffy Neighbourhood OvalPark or community place
- Woden Town ParkPark or community place
- Clarrie Hermes ParkPark or community place
- Pearce Neighbourhood OvalPark or community place
Your council & community
Weston within ACT Government
4 of the council area’s 191 activity providers · 14th of 74 suburbs by number of providers
Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.
Homes with family context
Homes in and around Weston
A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.
Recently sold within 5 km of Weston
Homes that have sold nearby. We don’t show sale prices.
Weston, ACT 2611
Property Type: Townhouse
Lyons, ACT 2606
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Property Type: House
Stirling, ACT 2611
Property Type: House
Stirling, ACT 2611
Property Type: House
Stirling, ACT 2611
Property Type: Townhouse
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Phillip
9 activity providers · 1.9 km
Duffy
2 activity providers · 2.8 km
Hughes
2 activity providers · 3.2 km
Yarralumla
5 activity providers · 5.3 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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Weston
Tennis 2, Martial arts 1, Arts & dance 1
2 schools · 1 park
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Phillip1.9 km · same council
Arts & dance 5, Athletics 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +4
1 school · 2 parks
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Duffy2.8 km · same council
Martial arts 1, Other sports 1
1 school · 1 park
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Hughes3.2 km · same council
Martial arts 2
1 school · 1 park
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Yarralumla5.3 km · same council
Kids' activities & play 3, Other sports 2, Party entertainers 2, Gymnastics & cheer 1 +2
1 school · 4 parks
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Deakin5.4 km · same council
Tutoring & STEM 2, Swimming 2, Arts & dance 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +3
3 schools · 1 park
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | Tennis 2, Martial arts 1, Arts & dance 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Phillip1.9 km · same council | Arts & dance 5, Athletics 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +4 | 1 | 2 |
| Duffy2.8 km · same council | Martial arts 1, Other sports 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hughes3.2 km · same council | Martial arts 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Yarralumla5.3 km · same council | Kids' activities & play 3, Other sports 2, Party entertainers 2, Gymnastics & cheer 1 +2 | 1 | 4 |
| Deakin5.4 km · same council | Tutoring & STEM 2, Swimming 2, Arts & dance 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +3 | 3 | 1 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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