Harrison

Harrison is a suburb of the in Canberra, Australia. The suburb is named after the former city planner Peter Harrison, who was instrumental in reviving Walter Burley Griffin's plan for the National Capital.
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  • Type: Suburb with 7,560 residents
  • Description: suburb of Canberra, Australia
  • Also known as: Harrison, Australian Capital Territory” and “Harrison, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gungaderra Homestead and Mapleton Avenue light rail station.

Community center
is a community center.

Railway station
The Canberra light rail line serves the city of , Australia. The initial 12-kilometre line links the northern town centre of to the and has 14 stops.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gungahlin and Belconnen.

is 's northernmost district. Many travellers visit the district for the Gold Creek Village, a family-friendly "village", holding nearly all of 's important tourist attractions.

is a largely residential outer district of in the northern part of the Australian Capital Territory. For shopping enthusiasts, has an abundance of shopping precincts, restaurants, and clubs, making it a quieter alternative for those who don't want to mingle with the crowd in the city.

Suburb
is a suburb of , in the district. The suburb is bounded by Limestone Avenue and Majura Avenue to the west and north, Phillip Avenue to the north-east, Mount to the east and Quick Street to the south. is situated 7 km south of Harrison.

Harrison

Latitude
-35.19906° or 35° 11′ 57″ south
Longitude
149.15613° or 149° 9′ 22″ east
Population
7,560
Elevation
619 metres (2,031 feet)
Open location code
4RPFR524+9F
Open­Street­Map ID
node 239561385
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
8349179
Wiki­data ID
Q12059592
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Irish—“Harrison” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 哈里森 (澳大利亚首都特区)
  • Chinese: 哈里森
  • French: Harrison
  • Irish: Harrison

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Tanami Street (North West) Central Commmunity Playground and Nullarbor Avenue.

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