House-hunting in Canberra, scored and shared
Canberra's well-planned suburbs and distinct seasons make orientation, insulation and the walk to the local centre real deciding factors. A consistent score per home cuts through and ranks them on what actually matters to you.
Compare Canberra homes on what matters to you
Whether you're weighing up Braddon, Kingston, Dickson or anywhere else around Canberra, the hard part is the same: too many listings, not enough clarity. Groundwork lets you score each place against your own priorities and ranks the shortlist automatically — so the standouts rise to the top instead of getting lost in a tab graveyard.
A local angle worth scoring
Cold winters make solar aspect and energy efficiency worth real points in Canberra — score the things your power bill will thank you for.
Searching Canberra with someone else
Buying with a partner or renting with housemates across Canberra? Invite them by email and you all score the same shared shortlist — the decision gets made on what you rated together, not on who saw the last place. It updates live, right there at the inspection.
Popular Canberra areas people compare in Groundwork
- Braddon, Canberra
- Kingston, Canberra
- Dickson, Canberra
- Gungahlin, Canberra
- Woden, Canberra
- Belconnen, Canberra
Ready to start your shortlist?
Add your first place and score it in under a minute — no signup. Bring your people in whenever you're ready.
Common questions
Is Groundwork free to use in Canberra?
Yes — it's free for buyers and renters everywhere, Canberra included, and you can start scoring without creating an account.
Does it work for Canberra rentals as well as buying?
It does. Switch a hunt to Rent mode and the price field, value-for-money score and exports all move to a weekly-rent basis — handy in a fast Canberra rental market.
Can I compare properties from different Canberra suburbs?
Yes. Add places from anywhere around Canberra, score them the same way, and Groundwork ranks them side by side so different suburbs become genuinely comparable.