Business categories in Bruce, ACT

Welcome to Bruce, ACT

Bruce is a suburb of the capital Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory. It has a population 6,390. It is located in the Belconnen district. Nearby suburbs include Lawson, O’Connor and Black Mountain. Bruce is only a short bus journey away from neighbouring towns and Canberra itself.

History

The town is named after the 8th prime minister of Australia, Viscount Stanley Melbourne Bruce. He was also the Australian National University’s first chancellor. Bruce was gazetted in 1968. Since then Bruce has been known for its sports grounds and college campuses.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Bruce is home to large numbers of students. There are many schools in Bruce or nearby. These include The University of Canberra. It also includes the Bruce campus of the Canberra Institute of Technology. Many of the streets are named after famous scholars. There are many buses and cycle paths to help you get around this lovely suburb.