Newsagency For Sale in Canberra ACT

Manuka Newsagency – 35+ Years | Parliament

House Supply Contract | Prime Canberra Location

Established Retail Business | Lotto | Government Clients | Major Precinct

Growth

Price: Offers Over $600,000 + Stock at Value

Business Overview

An exceptional opportunity to acquire Manuka Newsagency, one of Canberra’s most respected

and long-established retail businesses, located in the heart of the prestigious Manuka precinct.

Family owned and operated for more than 35 years, the business has built a strong reputation for

reliability, customer service and trusted supply relationships. It benefits from diversified retail

income streams together with a rare institutional supply contract with Parliament House,

providing stable recurring revenue and a unique point of difference.

Detailed financial information will be provided to qualified buyers following execution of a

confidentiality agreement.

Positioned in one of Canberra’s most vibrant retail and lifestyle destinations, the business enjoys

strong foot traffic from locals, office workers, tourists and major sporting events. With significant

government workforce expansion and major hospitality developments underway nearby, Manuka

Newsagency is well positioned for continued growth.

Key Investment Highlights

35+ years continuous ownership with strong community reputation

Prime Manuka retail location in a highly desirable precinct

Exclusive print supply contract to Parliament House

Supply relationships across the Parliamentary Triangle and government departments

Multiple revenue streams including lotteries, newspapers, magazines, stationery, gifts and convenience products.

Exclusive retail lines including Swanndri, Line-7 clothing and Humphrey Law socks.

Loyal local customer base with repeat institutional clients.

Stable turnover and strong margins across diversified product categories.

Established supplier relationships and POS systems.

Fully fitted turnkey business ready for immediate operation.

Major Growth Drivers

Government workforce expansion

Approximately 5,000 additional workers expected to commence employment within the new

DFAT, Australian Taxation Office and Cyber Security buildings currently under construction in

the Parliamentary Triangle over the next 12–24 months.

Manuka precinct revitalisation

Significant redevelopment and investment is increasing commercial activity, visitor numbers and

retail demand throughout the area.

Manuka Oval events

Regular AFL, Big Bash Cricket and international cricket matches generate strong peak trading

days and increased visitor traffic.

New hotel and cinema complex

A 200-room hotel and cinema development scheduled to open before Easter 2026, located

approximately 50 metres from the business, expected to significantly increase tourism and

convenience retail demand.

Growth Opportunities

• Expand giftware, apparel and premium stationery lines

• Introduce online ordering, click-and-collect and local delivery services

• Target tourist and event-based sales during major sporting fixtures

• Increase supply relationships with government departments and local businesses

• Extend trading hours during major events and peak tourism periods

Included in the Sale

• Business goodwill and established trading name

• Exclusive Parliament House supply relationship

• Fixtures, fittings and equipment

• Established supplier relationships

• POS systems and operational procedures

• Vendor training and transition support

Enquiries

For further information, financials and inspections (NDA required), please contact:

Andrew Nuttall

Summit Business Brokers

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Serious enquiries only. Confidentiality assured.

Rare opportunity to acquire one of Canberra’s longest-established newsagencies in a

tightly held retail precinct with institutional clients and significant upcoming growth

drivers.