Jerrabomberra

Jerrabomberra is a district in the southeastern Australian Capital Territory that includes the suburbs of Beard, Hume, Oaks Estate, and Symonston as well as the HMAS Harman military facility. The area combines residential neighborhoods with major government and research institutions.

The district was established in 1966 through the Districts Act as one of 18 administrative divisions of the Australian Capital Territory. This formalization created the framework for how the southeastern region would be organized and governed.

The name comes from Aboriginal language and means 'afraid of lightning', reflecting how Indigenous people understood the landscape and its natural forces. This naming shows the connection between the land and the people who lived here first.

The Monaro Highway and Canberra Avenue are the main routes that connect the district to surrounding areas and make getting around straightforward. These roads are well-established and help you move between different neighborhoods easily.

The district houses the headquarters of Geoscience Australia and the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Symonston, two national organizations that shape scientific research and health policy. These facilities give the area significance beyond typical suburban life.

Location: Australian Capital Territory

Inception: 1966

GPS coordinates: -35.34640,149.17800

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08