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Trendy, café culture, laneways, progressive

Opening a Business in
Braddon, Canberra

Braddon has transformed from a light industrial suburb into Canberra's most vibrant café and dining precinct. Lonsdale Street is the beating heart, with quality coffee and food concepts serving the adjacent CBD workforce.

Population
~4,000
Avg Income
$92,000
Foot Traffic
High
Parking
Moderate
Rent Range
$2,500–$6,500/month

Demand by Business Type

How well does Braddon suit each type of business?

Cafes
RECOMMENDED
92/100
Restaurants
RECOMMENDED
88/100
Retail
RECOMMENDED
80/100
Gyms
70/100
Takeaway
78/100

Market Insight

Braddon is Canberra's most exciting dining precinct and is still growing. Government workers have generous expense accounts and eat out frequently. Lower rents than Melbourne or Sydney with comparable food culture and higher average incomes.

— Locatalyze Market Analysis

Top Commercial Streets

Lonsdale Street
Mort Street
Elouera Street

Nearby Traffic Drivers

Canberra CBD border
Canberra Centre shopping mall
EPIC events centre
ANU nearby

Best suited for

Business types with strong opportunity in Braddon

Cafes Restaurants Retail

Tougher market

Gyms Takeaway

Who shops here

Government workers, CBD professionals, creatives, students
Suburb Vibe
Trendy, café culture, laneways, progressive

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Kingston
Heritage, waterfront, upmarket dining, government adjacent
Moderate traffic
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