Historical layers are a key aspect of Australia's capital. The area has been inhabited for over 20,000 years by the Ngunnawal peoples. A site was selected in 1908 to serve as a neutral location.

Further information is available about the capital's history and design. The name of the capital is believed to originate from an Aboriginal term.

More details can be found through VisitCanberra, which provides insight into the capital's past and development.