LJ Hooker Manuka

20 Bougainville Street, Manuka ACT 2603
  •   4.9   (320 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how LJ Hooker Manuka has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

67
Reviews
42
Properties for sale
134
Sold properties
$1.2m
Average sale price
$154.6m
Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) as lead and supporting agent and published on ratemyagent.com.au. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

Meet the team

Get to know the 2 agents at LJ Hooker Manuka.

Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson

Principal / Sales Agent / Auctioneer

  4.9   (203 reviews)
About Stephen
A fourth generation Canberran, Stephen Thompson's extensive local knowledge and understanding of Canberra's residential real estate market is the result of over 30 years in the business. He founded L.J. Hooker Manuka in 1996, and has been directly responsible for the agency's dramatic growth and for currently being recognised as one of LJ Hooker's top auction offices in Australia. Locally, the agency has received several industry accolades over the years including Property Manager of the Year 1996 & 2003, Canberra Boutique Agency of the Year in 1999 & The Canberra Times Marketing Award 1999 and Agency of the Year in 2006. Stephen has also represented the ACT at the Australian Auctioneers Association awards, winning the award in 2000 and 2001. With specialist knowledge and marketing expertise in the market, Stephen has clearly positioned the agency as 'Canberra's Inner South Property Experts'. Stephen has a strong background in business development, his professional approach to business, executing change within and coaching/mentoring individuals has served successful results. The investment in passionate and hard-working staff has helped build a strong foundation to being one of the top real estate agencies in Canberra. The focus on nurturing client relationships are hallmarks of his success. He can credit his success due to the amount of referral work from the constant repeat clients over the last 30 years. Stephen's goals are simple - to offer excellence in customer service, ethical representation, professional development and attain optimum results for his seller clients.
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Samuel Thompson
Samuel Thompson

Sales & Marketing Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales Agent

  4.9   (139 reviews)
About Samuel
Samuel Thompson, a top-performing agent in the Canberra region, is known for his hard work, motivation, and focus. He has an impressive track record and is among the top 7% of the LJ Hooker network. With his incredible work ethic, he has become a household name in the local community. Samuel has an extensive knowledge of the market and world-class negotiation skills, which makes him stand out from others. He prides himself on staying up-to-date with the latest news in the real estate industry and the local market. Samuel's 6-month selling stint in the eastern suburbs of Sydney has given him invaluable experience, which he is now using to benefit his clients. Growing up in a family of real estate agents and being a 5th generation Canberran, Samuel has been living and breathing the real estate industry in the Inner South since a young age. He knows that each client and property is unique, and therefore, he takes a tailored and personal approach to every situation. Samuel leads a successful team of three, including a sales assistant and a sales associate, and they are focused on providing the best experience possible for their clients. They concentrate on matching buyers with properties that suit their needs and negotiating the highest possible price for their clients. Samuel is always available for his clients, and he can be reached at all hours, 7 days a week. With his passion for real estate and his unparalleled expertise, Samuel Thompson is your best asset in the Canberra region.
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About us

LJ Hooker Manuka is a local business owned by Stephen Thompson, and consists of a team of experienced and award-winning professionals. Located in the heart of Manuka, the agency delivers outstanding results in residential sales, auctions and property management throughout Canberra. LJ Hooker Manuka’s reputation as “Canberra’s Inner South Property Experts“ continues to be proven as an accurate statement.

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Our reviews

  4.9  
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Our qualities as told by our client reviews: friendly, supportive, reliable, honest, responsive, local expert, clear communication.
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Buyer review
Sam and his team were great to deal with!
4 days ago
Sam and his team were great to deal with!

Purchasing a property with the help of Samuel and Will at LJ Manuka was a great experience. They were swiftly responsive with any enquiries we had, and they were very attentive with all of the details relating to the sale. Also a bunch of really nice guys with a professional persona.

Samuel Thompson

Samuel Thompson

  4.9   (139 reviews)
Buyer review
Stephen is professional, experienced and helpful.
9 days ago
Stephen is professional, experienced and helpful.

It is easy to raise questions, discuss issues and negotiate where needed with Stephen. He has decades of Canberra experience and he also has a wealth of specialist knowledge and focus on his primary market locality. Stephen is very professional.

Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson

  4.9   (203 reviews)
Seller review
Sam was a hard working and conscientious sale rep.
13 days ago
Sam was a hard working and conscientious sale rep.

Sam was a hard working and conscientious sale rep. He was always friendly and thoughtful and I appreciated that he always followed up. He was an a pleasure to work with.

Samuel Thompson

Samuel Thompson

  4.9   (139 reviews)
Seller review
Kept me updated throughout the process
15 days ago
Kept me updated throughout the process

Samuel obviously know the area well enough to bring in potential buyers. Samuel did an excellent job to finalize the deal.

Samuel Thompson

Samuel Thompson

  4.9   (139 reviews)
Seller review
Samuel made the sale of our home seamless with his professional and highly knowledgeable approach.
20 days ago
Samuel made the sale of our home seamless with his professional and highly knowledgeable approach.

Samuel recently sold our townhouse and helped us purchase another property at the same time. As you can expect, this was a stressful time for us but Samuel communicated openly and honestly during the whole process. Samuel and his team (Will and Monique) were a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend Samuel and his team whether you are selling or buying.

Samuel Thompson

Samuel Thompson

  4.9   (139 reviews)
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Our properties

LJ Hooker Manuka has 42 properties for sale and sold 134 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$850,000
39/76 Leichhardt St
Griffith ACT 2603
2
2
2
Apartment
For Sale
$1,750,000 - $1,900,000
24/10 Trevillian Quay
Kingston ACT 2604
3
2
2
Apartment
Under Offer
$899,000+
18/56 Stuart Street
Griffith ACT 2603
2
2
2
Apartment
SoldMay 3, 2026
Price not available
47/34 Leahy Close
Narrabundah ACT 2604
2
2
2
Apartment
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