Conder, Australian Capital Territory

Conder (pronounced: con-der) is one of three suburbs in the Lanyon Valley in Canberra, Australia. It lies in the district of Tuggeranong. The three suburbs are presently (as of 2005) the southern most suburbs of the city, although the small settlement of Tharwa exists only a short distance further south.

Related Topics:
Lanyon Valley - Canberra - Australia - Tuggeranong - Tharwa

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Named after artist Charles Conder, the suburb of Conder extends from the slopes of Tuggeranong Hill to the valley floor. Conder is home to the valley's main services including the Lanyon Market Place, Lanyon High School and one of the four Vikings Sports Clubs in Canberra.

Related Topics:
Charles Conder - Tuggeranong Hill - Lanyon Market Place - Lanyon High School - Vikings Sports Clubs - Canberra

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Just like the name of the suburb, the streets of Conder are named after artists, including members of the Heidelberg School and places associated with that school. Among those recognised are Russell Drysdale and Tom Roberts.

Related Topics:
Heidelberg School - Russell Drysdale - Tom Roberts

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Major developments in Conder including "Eastern Valley Rise" and "The Landscape" have seen the Lanyon Valley's population grow rapidly.

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While Conder may be somewhat different to Gordon and Banks, the other two suburbs of the Lanyon Valley in terms of demographics and geography, they also share a great deal in common.

Related Topics:
Gordon - Banks

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