I personally like the campus - very 'bushy' - oif that makes sense??
I was from NSW (Harden) so coming to Canberra was way bigger, but I know TONNEs of Sydney people at UC. All recommend living on campus as u meet tonnes of friends. Best for social is ascot (?? spell) house.. On open day they will have all tours - so best check them out..
I am not sure if you know but UC fees go up 20% next year; I guess it is not as bad as the sydney unis putting them up 25% - but i guess it still is a fee rise..
Canberra is good - it depends on what you make of it i suppose. Best advice is to make friends straight away - which u will if u live on campus.
Overall, best is to go to open day
www.canberra.edu.au/openday (not updated yet though)