Lawson

Lawson is a suburb in the Belconnen district of , located within the , . The suburb is surrounded by Baldwin Drive, Gundaroo Drive and Ginninderra Drive.
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  • Type: Suburb with 146 residents
  • Description: suburb of Canberra, Australia
  • Also known as: “Lawson, Australian Capital Territory” and “Lawson, Australian Capital Territory, Australia”

Places of Interest

Highlights include McKellar Park and Canberra Stadium.

Pitch
is an association football stadium in the suburb of . The playing surface is rectangular in shape and is used almost exclusively for association football matches.

Pitch
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is a stadium located in the suburb of , adjacent to the Australian Institute of Sport. It is primarily used for rugby league and rugby union as the home ground of the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League, and the ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby. is situated 3 km southeast of Lawson.

Shopping center
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, also known colloquially as Belconnen Mall, is managed by Scentre Group and located in the suburb of , Australia. The shopping centre is the largest in Canberra, featuring around 270 specialty stores. is situated 2½ km southwest of Lawson.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Belconnen and Cook.

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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 the district of , located within the , . At the 2021 census, had a population of 2,965 people. is situated 4½ km southwest of Lawson.

Photo: Thennicke, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Memorials, military sites, and parks all characterise , a district comprised of several neighbourhoods in the District of Central.

Lawson

Latitude
-35.22499° or 35° 13′ 30″ south
Longitude
149.08818° or 149° 5′ 17″ east
Population
146
Elevation
605 metres (1,985 feet)
Open location code
4RPFQ3GQ+27
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3699650924
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
9973364
Wiki­data ID
Q1128422
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to Urdu—“Lawson” goes by many names.
  • French: “Lawson”
  • Hebrew: “לאוסון, טריטוריית הבירה האוסטרלית”
  • Hebrew: “לוסון, טריטוריית הבירה האוסטרלית”
  • Hebrew: “לוסון”
  • Hungarian: “Lawson”
  • Irish: “Lawson”
  • Persian: “لاوسون، قلمرو پایتختی استرالیا”
  • Spanish: “Lawson (Territorio de la Capital Australiana)”
  • Spanish: “Lawson”
  • Urdu: “لاوسن، آسٹریلوی دار الحکومت علاقہ”

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as McKellar and Giralang.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Jumbuck Crescent Pedestrian Parkland and Lawson North.

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