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| colspan="2" style="margin-left: inherit;background:#f0f0ff; font-size: 1.5em; text-align:center" | '''Aranda'''

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| name = Aranda

| colspan=2 | [[Image:Aranda ACT Locality-MJC01.png|250px|centre|Location of Aranda]]

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| city = Canberra

|bgcolor=#f0f0ff width=45%| '''District:''' || [[Belconnen (district)|Belconnen]]

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| caption = A plaque at Aranda playing fields marks the start of the development of Aranda in 1966

|bgcolor=#f0f0ff| '''Established:''' || [[1967]]

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|bgcolor=#f0f0ff| '''[[List of postcodes in the Australian Capital Territory|Postcode]]:''' || 2614

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| lga = [[Belconnen]]

|bgcolor=#f0f0ff| '''[[Population|Population]]:''' ||

| postcode = 2614

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| gazetted = 22 June 1967

|bgcolor=#f0f0ff| '''Median property value:''' || $441,000 {{ref|allhomes}}

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| area = 1.6

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|align=center colspan=3 bgcolor=#f0f0ff|[[List of Canberra suburbs|Canberra suburbs]] near '''Aranda'''

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| coordinates = {{coord|35|15|30|S|149|04|48|E|region:AU_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

|align=center width=33%|[[Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory|Belconnen]]

| stategov = [[Ginninderra electorate|Ginninderra]]

|align=center width=33%|[[Bruce, Australian Capital territory|Bruce]]

| fedgov = [[Division of Canberra|Canberra]]

|align=center width=33%|[[Canberra Nature Park]]

| near-nw = [[Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory|Belconnen]]

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|align=center|[[Macquarie, Australiannear-n Capital Territory|Macquarie]]<br> = [[CookBruce, Australian Capital Territory|CookBruce]]

| near-ne = ''[[Canberra Nature Park]]''

!align=center|'''Aranda'''

| near-e = ''[[Black Mountain, Australian Capital Territory|Black Mountain]]''

|align=center|[[Canberra Nature Park]]

| near-w = [[Macquarie, Australian Capital Territory|Macquarie]]<br />[[Cook, Australian Capital Territory|Cook]]

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|align near-sw =center| ''[[Canberra Nature Park]]''

|align near-s =center| ''[[Canberra Nature Park]]''

|align near-se =center| ''[[Black Mountain, Australian Capital Territory|Black Mountain]]''

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'''Aranda''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ə|r|æ|n|d|ə}}) is a [[suburb]] in the district of [[Belconnen]], in the [[Australia]]n [[capital city]] of [[Canberra]]. Located at the western foot of [[Black Mountain (Australian Capital Territory)|Black Mountain]] and bounded on two sides by nature park, the suburb is characterised by its bush setting. During the planning and development of the suburb, a large proportion of large native trees – predominantly [[eucalyptus|eucalypts]] – were left in place.

The suburb derives its name from the [[Arrernte people|Arrernte]] tribe of [[Central Australia]], previously known as ''Arunta'', which means 'White [[Cockatoo]]'. The streets in Aranda are named after Aboriginal tribal groups from around Australia.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/tools_resources/place_search3?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkYyMDMuOS4yNDkuMyUyRlBsYWNlTmFtZXMlMkZQbGFjZURldGFpbHMuYXNweCUzRm9iamVjdElEJTNENTM1MDAmYWxsPTE%3D | title = Suburb Name search results| publisher =ACT Environment and Sustainable Development| access-date = 11 February 2014}}</ref> The suburb comprises an area of 160ha and in 1967 was the first suburb in Belconnen to be settled.

A small plaque at the Aranda District playing fields near the suspension bridge over Belconnen Way marks the settlement of the suburb as the first development in the Belconnen district. It reads:

'''Aranda''' is a suburb in the [[Canberra]] district of [[Belconnen (district)|Belconnen]]. It is the eastern most suburb in Belconnen, located at the western foot of [[Black Mountain, Australian Capital Territory|Black Mountain]]. Bounded on two sides by nature park, the suburb is characterised by its bush setting. During the planning and development of the suburb, a large proportion of large native trees – predominantly [[eucalyptus|eucalypts]] – were left in place.

{{Quote|This tablet marks the inauguration of development of the district of Belconnen by the Minister of State for the Interior The Honourable J. D. Anthony, M.P. 23 June 1966}}

==Location==

The suburb’s derives its name from the name of an [[Indigenous Australians|Aboriginal]] tribe in central [[Australia]], sometimes also know as ''Arunta'', which means 'White [[Cockatoo]]'. The streets in Aranda are named after Aboriginal tribal groups from around Australia. The suburb comprises an area of 160ha and in 1967 was the first suburb in Belconnen to be settled. As of the 2001 Australian census, Aranda had a population of 2443 residents.

[[File:Footbridge aranda bruce.jpg|thumb|[[Suspension bridge|Suspension]] footbridge over Belconnen Way connecting Aranda with [[Bruce, Australian Capital Territory|Bruce]].]]

Aranda is located in the south east of Belconnen. It is bounded by Caswell Drive on the east, separating the suburb from Black Mountain Nature Park, Belconnen Way to the north, Bindubi Street to the west and Aranda Bushland to the south. A pedestrian bridge crossing the six-lane Belconnen Way connects the suburb with the suburb of [[Bruce, Australian Capital Territory|Bruce]] to the north. The suburbs of [[Cook, Australian Capital Territory|Cook]] and [[Macquarie, Australian Capital Territory|Macquarie]] are located to Aranda's west on the opposite side of Bindubi Street.

A small stone tablet at the Aranda District playing fields near the suspension bridge over Belconnen Way marks the settlement of the suburb as the first development in the Belconnen district. It reads:

:''"This tablet marks the inauguration of development of the district of Belconnen by the Minister of State for the Interior The Honourable J. D. Anthony, M.P. 23rd June 1966"''

Aranda is located 4&nbsp;km to the west of [[City Centre, Australian Capital Territory|Civic]] along Belconnen Way. Bandjalong Crescent, a curved bell shaped street is the main street passing through the suburb, connecting Caswell Drive with Bindubi Street. A number of community facilities are located in the centre of the curve.

==Location and Transport==

A bicycle path along Bindubi Street connects Aranda with the Canberra bike path network. A walking path runs through a reserve along the spine of the suburb and connects with the footbridge to the suburb of Bruce. A walking track over Black Mountain connects Aranda with the CSIRO and the [[Australian National University]].

[[Image:Footbridge aranda bruce.jpg|thumb|left|[[Suspension]] footbridge over Belconnen Way connecting Aranda with [[Bruce, Australian Capital Territory|Bruce]]]]

Aranda is served by [[ACTION]] bus route 32 which connects to [[Civic, Australian Capital Territory|Civic]] via [[Barry Drive]] and to [[Belconnen Town Centre]] via Cook and Macquarie.<ref>[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/new_network_preview?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRkF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzMyLnBkZiZhbGw9MQ%3D%3D Route 32] Transport Canberra</ref> Buses to/from Belconnen also stop at or near [[Calvary Hospital, Canberra|Calvary Hospital]], located in Bruce but easily accessible from Aranda by crossing [[Belconnen Way]] at the Haydon Drive T-intersection.

Aranda is located in the south east of Belconnen. It is bounded by Caswell Drive on the east, separating the suburb from Black Mountain nature park, Belconnen Way to the north, Bindubi Street to the west and Aranda nature park to the south. A pedestrian bridge crossing the six-lane Belconnen Way connects the suburb with the suburb of [[Bruce, Australian Capital Territory|Bruce]] to the north. The suburbs of [[Cook, Australian Capital Territory|Cook]] and [[Macquarie, Australian Capital Territory|Macquarie]] are located to Aranda’s west on the opposite side of Bindubi Street.

==Facilities==

Aranda is located 7km to the west of [[City Centre, Australian Capital Territory|Civic]] along Belconnen Way. Bandjalong Crescent, a curved bell shaped street is the main street passing through the suburb, connecting Caswell Drive with Bindubi Street. A number of community facilities are located in the centre of the curve.

A number of community facilities are located close to one another near the intersections of Bandjalong and Bindel Streets. These include two primary schools (Aranda Primary School and St. Vincent's Catholic school), two churches and a pre-school.

Aranda has a local set of shops. The Aranda shops were left vacant for many years but have recently been leased, a cafe and bar has opened, with outdoor seating. The nearby [[Jamison Centre]] in neighbouring Macquarie services the area on a much larger scale, including supermarkets, retail and medical outlets, banks and cafes.

A bicycle path along Bindubi Street connects Aranda with the Canberra bike path network. A walking path runs through a reserve along the spine of the suburb and connects with the footbridge to the suburb of Bruce.

A number of playing fields are located in the north western corner of the suburb including [[baseball]] and [[soccer]] fields, as is a [[Scouting in the Australian Capital Territory|Scout hall]]. A nursing home was located on Bindel Street, but it closed in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bupa Aged Care Bupa Aranda|url=http://www.bupaagedcare.com.au/find-a-home/search-details?id=61683|website=bupaagedcare.com.au|access-date=4 January 2016}}</ref>

Aranda is served by busses which connect Civic with Belconnen Town Centre via Cook and Macquarie. Busses to Belconnen also stop on Belconnen Way and at the Calvary Hospital located in Bruce without passing through the suburb.

The Belconnen Ambulance and Fire & Rescue Station, a co-located facility, opened in September 2016 with their former premises in the nearby suburb of Belconnen closing.

==Community activity==

Due to its setting in a bush environment

The '''Aranda Residents Group''' (ARG) is association number A03227 on the ACT register of {{cite web|url=https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1504/~/incorporated-associations#!tabs-4|title=Incorporated Associations}} It is active in representing the interests of its residents on such major [[Urban planning|planning]] issues as the [[Gungahlin Drive Extension]], residential development issues, the Emergency Services Station on Aranda Oval (opened 2016), and redevelopment of the Aranda Shops.

==Facilities==

*The Gungahlin Drive Extension, completed in 2011, is a four lane road connecting Gungahlin Drive in [[Gungahlin]] with Parkes Way near [[Lake Burley Griffin]]. The road follows the route of Caswell Drive, separating Black Mountain reserve from Aranda.people of all ages join

[[Image:Aranda playing fields tablet.jpg|thumb|200px|"Tablet" at Aranda playing fields marks the start of the development of Aranda in 1966]]

A number of community facilities are located close to one another near the intersections of Bandjalong and Bindel Streets. These include two primary schools, (a public school and a catholic school), a church, a preschool and local shops.

== Political representation ==

The local shops have been in decline for a number of years and unlike most other [[List of suburbs of Canberra|suburbs]] in Canberra, do not contain a general store. As at [[2005]] the Aranda shops comprised a real estate agent, a Chinese restaurant and a church. The [[Jamison Centre]] in nearby Macquarie also services the suburb, however.

For the purposes of [[Elections in Australia|Australian federal elections]] for the [[House of Representatives (Australia)|House of Representatives]], Aranda is in the [[Division of Canberra]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aec.gov.au/profiles/act/canberra.htm |title=Profile of the electoral division of Canberra (ACT) |work=Current federal electoral divisions |publisher=[[Australian Electoral Commission]] |date=17 August 2018 |access-date=21 June 2019}}</ref>

A number of playing fields are located in the north western corner of the suburb including [[softball]] and [[soccer]] fields, as is a scout hall. A nursing home is also located near this area.

For the purposes of Australian Capital Territory elections for the [[Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly|ACT Legislative Assembly]], Aranda is in the [[Ginninderra electorate]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Electorates 2012 election |url=http://www.elections.act.gov.au/electoral_boundaries/electorates/electorates_2012_election |work=Electorates |publisher=ACT Electoral Commission |date=5 July 2012 |access-date=17 December 2013}}</ref>

==Community Activity==

Due to its setting in a bush environment and the interest expressed by its residents, Canberra’s first Community Fire Unit was established in Aranda in [[2003]] [http://www.nhwact.asn.au/files/newsletters/200402_ArandaCook.pdf ]. The programme provides Aranda residents with training and fire fighting equipment to fight bushfires in their suburb.

==Geology==

The '''Friends of Aranda Bushland''' group is active in the suburb and there is an active [[Neighbourhood Watch]] group.

{{Main|Geology of the Australian Capital Territory}}

Aranda is built on top of rocks from the Pittman Formation. These are from the upper [[Ordovician]] Age. Mostly the rocks are [[greywacke]] formed on a continental slope, but also have bands of the Acton [[Shale]] Member, a grey to black laminated shale. The Acton Shale contains [[graptolite]]s. The Deakin Fault cuts through the south west of the Aranda Bushland. South west of the fault is [[Silurian]] age Mount Painter Volcanics tuff and ashstone.<ref>Henderson G A M and Matveev G, Geology of Canberra, Queanbeyan and Environs 1:50000 1980.</ref>

==References==

'''Aranda Residents Group''' is active in representing the interests of its residents. Between 2000 – 2005 residents have been vocal opponents on major [[Urban planning|planning]] issues including the Gungahlin Drive Extension and the proposed ‘A10’ planning reforms. The Gungahlin Drive Extension is a proposed four lane road which will connect Gungahlin Drive in [[Gungahlin (district)|Gungahlin]] with Parkes Way near [[Lake Burley Griffin]]. The road will travel along the route of Caswell Drive, a two lane road separating Black Mountain reserve from Aranda and will increase the amount of traffic travelling past the suburb. ‘A10’ is the name of a zoning scheme which would allow the construction of medium density housing in residential areas within close proximity to local shops. Many residents of Aranda are concerned that such developments are inappropriate in quiet streets such as those in their suburbs.

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The suburb is located in Federal electorate of [[Division of Fraser|Fraser]], and the [[Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly|ACT Legislative Assembly]] Electorate of Ginninderra.

In the [[Australian legislative election, 2004|2004 Federal Election]] the Aranda booth was won by [[Australian Labor Party]] with a stronger than average showing for the [[Australian Greens]] ([[Australian House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] Labor 56%, [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]] 25%, Greens 16% [http://results.aec.gov.au/PollingPlaceResults-12246-8803.htm ]; [[Australian Senate|Senate]] Labor 41%, Liberal 26%, Greens 29% [http://results.aec.gov.au/SenatePollingPlaceResults-12246-8803.htm ]).

== References ==

{{note|allhomes}} Allhomes [http://allhomes.com.au/c/ah?a=uisu&i=16 property values in Aranda]. Retrieved Nov. 4, 2005.

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