Map of Fraser, ACT 2615 - Census Demographics - Melway, Sydway, Brisway, Ausway, Street Smart (original) (raw)

Fraser is a suburb in the Canberra district of Belconnen. It lies at the north west end of Belconnen. The postcode is 2615. The suburb is named after James Reay Fraser, who was Member of the Australian House of Representatives for the Division of Australian Capital Territory from 1951 to 1970 and Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee of the Australian Capital Territory from 1959 to 1970. It was gazetted on 15 January 1974. Streets are named after early residents of Canberra.

Mount Rogers reserve is part of Fraser with an elevation of 704 metres. Fraser has a neighbourhood oval and primary school. It is bordered to the north by Kuringa Drive.

The median house price for the Fraser suburb (2011) is $410,000.

Silurian age Hawkins Volcanics green-grey dacite and quartz andesite fill the suburb.

Fraser Primary School is a popular local government primary school. It offers a quality education for students from preschool to year 6.