Tuggeranong is a suburb located in the southern part of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. The suburb is situated on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal people, who have been the custodians of this area for tens of thousands of years.
The name "Tuggeranong" comes from the Ngunnawal word "Tuggarah," which means "cold place." This name reflects that Tuggeranong is located in a colder part of Canberra, with lower temperatures than other parts of the city.
Tuggeranong is a diverse suburb with a population of around 87,000 people. It has various amenities, including schools, shops, parks, and community facilities. The suburb is also home to the Tuggeranong Arts Centre, which hosts various cultural events and exhibitions annually.
One of the notable landmarks in Tuggeranong is Lake Tuggeranong, a man-made lake constructed in the 1980s. The lake provides a recreational space for locals and visitors to enjoy, with swimming, boating, and fishing facilities. The lake also plays a vital role in the local ecosystem, providing a habitat for various wildlife species.
Tuggeranong is situated approximately 24 kilometres to the south of the central business district of Canberra. The focal point of the community, Tuggeranong Town Centre, overlooks Lake Tuggeranong, and the surrounding area encompasses the suburbs of Banks, Bonython, Calwell, Chisholm, Conder, Fadden, Gilmore, Gordon, Gowrie, Greenway, Hume, Isabella Plains, Kambah, Macarthur, Monash, Oxley, Richardson, Theodore, and Wanniassa.
Tuggeranong is one of the five satellite cities that make up the ACT. The other locations include Canberra North and South, Gungahlin, Woden, and Belconnen.
Tuggeranong is close to the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC). If you are travelling North on the Monaro Highway, you will see the suburbs of Tuggeranong on your left. At the first round-about, you encounter on the highway.