Deakin at a glance
3,251
People
No data
Median sale
$560/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
ACT › Deakin › Dominion Circuit
For sale
For sale
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
1,765 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Asking
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Deakin at a glance
3,251
People
No data
Median sale
$560/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
ACTPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $560/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. This jurisdiction has no comparable official bond series in the free set.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Deakin at a glance
3,251
People
No data
Median sale
$560/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
Listing material
Listed by LJ Hooker ManukaAppointments Available to Inspect
Positioned in a tightly held dress-circle location, No. 70 presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure an original 1937 residence of architectural and historical significance, set on an exceptional 1,765m� of parklike grounds.
Tightly held and now offered to the market for the very first time in 55 years this heritage-protected residence is a rare and significant opportunity. Built during Canberra's modernist era with solid double brick from the iconic Canberra red bricks, the home stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship, thoughtful design and timeless liveability.
Set behind a private hedge, the home exudes a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Situated within parklike gardens and enjoying a prized north-east aspect, the residence is naturally warm in winter and comfortably cool in summer, a benefit of its double-brick construction. Boasting a versatile floorplan with multiple living area options, the home features a light-filled kitchen and meals area that flow seamlessly to a large, lush garden, creating a bright and welcoming family hub. The main bedroom features a full wall of built-in wardrobes, while the family bathroom includes a separate toilet for added convenience.�
Inside, you are greeted with high ornate ceilings, classic picture rails, rich timber finishes, and original jarrah floorboards throughout the majority of the home. Original picture double-hung windows enhance the home's period charm, framing leafy outlooks and flooding the interiors with natural light.
Two original brick fireplaces anchor the living spaces and can be converted to electric, complemented by wall-mounted electric heaters. Built to last, the home has been exceptionally well maintained and remains in excellent condition throughout, a testament to its solid craftsmanship
With its generous block size, the property also offers potential to extend at the rear, presenting an exciting opportunity to enhance and adapt the home while respecting its heritage integrity.
Situated just footsteps from Canberra Girls Grammar School, this superb address also places you minutes from Deakin's vibrant shops and cafes, the scenic walking trails of Red Hill Nature Reserve, the iconic Parliamentary Triangle and Canberra's national institutions, with effortless access to both the city and Woden via major arterial roads.
This is more than a home, it is a chance to buy into Canberra's history, to preserve, enjoy and thoughtfully evolve.
Features:
Large land holding of 1765m2
Dress circle location
Park like garden
Double brick construction
Original period charm: high ornate ceilings, picture rails, fireplaces, timber finishes, double hung windows, period fixtures
Multiple living areas
Separate WC
Huge rear yard
Main bedroom with built in wardrobes
Potential to extend at rear
Key Figures: (approximations)
EER: 1
Rates: $3,719.55pq (approx.)
Internal Living: 155.20 sqm (approx.)
Garage / Store: 24m2
Block Size: 1765m2sqm (approx.)
UV: $ 2,750,000 (2025)
Year Built: 1937
Disclaimer:
While all care has been taken in compiling information regarding properties marketed for rent or sale, we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liabilities regarding any errors or inaccuracies contained herein. All parties should rely on their own investigation to validate the information provided.
Listing description written by Stephen Thompson, LJ Hooker Manuka — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.