Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
101/258 Northbourne Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
RZ1
Residential Zone 1
LEP: ACT Planning Strategy and Territory Plan
Height Limit
11m or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Dickson is a central Canberra suburb with good access to public schools, particularly Dickson Primary and Lyneham High. Several well-regarded independent and Catholic schools (Canberra Grammar, St Edmund's, Merici) are within 3–4 km. Verify exact catchment boundaries with the ACT Education Directorate before making decisions.
Likely public catchment
Dickson is zoned for Dickson Primary School and Lyneham High School under the ACT public system.
Nearby schools
Dickson Primary School
In catchmentCampbell Primary School
Lyneham High School
In catchmentCanberra Grammar School
St Edmund's College
Merici College
Radford College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
101/258 Northbourne Avenue is situated on a major arterial route in Dickson with generally moderate traffic flow. The location experiences elevated congestion during peak hours due to its position on one of Canberra's key north-south corridors.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Northbound traffic experiences significant congestion during morning peaks (7-9am) heading toward Canberra City, while afternoon peaks (4-6pm) see southbound congestion. Weekend traffic is generally lighter.
Public Transport
Excellent access to public transport with multiple bus stops on Northbourne Avenue within 100-200m. Dickson Bus Station is approximately 500m south, providing access to ACTION bus services across greater Canberra.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Hovea Street before Macarthur Avenue (0.8km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Hovea Street before Macarthur Avenue
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Hovea Street after Macarthur Avenue
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Scrivener Street before Hovea Street
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Macarthur Avenue before Coolibah Crescent
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Macarthur Avenue Macpherson Street
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Macpherson Street after Lilley Street
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Macpherson Street opposite O'Connor Shops
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Macpherson Street O'Connor Shops
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McCaughey Street before Condamine Street
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McCaughey Street after Condamine Street
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Flood Risk
Dickson is a relatively elevated inner-north suburb of Canberra with limited direct flood risk. While the Murrumbidgee River and its tributary catchments are present in the broader ACT landscape, Dickson's topography and distance from major waterways place it at low flood risk. ACT planning overlays still apply precautionary controls to areas with any identified flood exposure.
Planning Controls
- •ACT Flood Risk Management Overlay—properties near Murrumbidgee River corridor subject to flood risk assessment
- •Fill-level and finished floor-level requirements for residential development in identified flood-prone areas
- •Mandatory Flood Risk Report for development applications in nominated floodplain zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Dickson is an inner-north suburb of Canberra with predominantly urban and suburban character, low vegetation density, and good street connectivity. While the ACT sits within a bushfire-prone landscape with forested hills to the south and west, Dickson itself is relatively well-protected by its position in the developed inner suburbs and moderate building separation. Properties here typically fall below the BAL threshold requiring specific construction standards, though situational awareness remains prudent given ACT's exposure to regional fire events.
Crime & Safety
Dickson, ACT experiences crime rates broadly consistent with ACT metropolitan averages, with theft representing the largest category of incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with no significant increasing or decreasing trends. Property crimes and interpersonal violence occur at rates typical for inner-north Canberra suburbs.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Dickson is experiencing moderate infill development typical of established inner-north Canberra suburbs, with activity focused on local centre renewal and residential densification rather than large-scale master-planned projects. Development momentum is linked to proximity to the Gungahlin corridor and improved public transport connectivity, with most DAs targeting mixed-use and medium-density residential on underutilised sites.
Dickson Community Hub Renewal
0.2 kmLocal centre revitalisation including retail, community facilities and medium-density residential above ground floor.
Determination: 2025-2026
Gungahlin Town Centre Extension
2.5 kmLarge-scale mixed-use development incorporating apartments, commercial space and public realm improvements in adjacent major centre.
Dickson Residential Infill DAs
0.5 kmMultiple small-scale infill and medium-density residential approvals across underutilised residential blocks.
Determination: 2024-2025
Public Transport Infrastructure Upgrade
1 kmBus rapid transit corridor improvements and enhanced walking/cycling connections to Gungahlin precinct.
Local School Expansion
0.8 kmPrimary school capacity expansion to support growing residential population in inner-north suburbs.
Heritage & Conservation
Dickson is a mid-20th century residential suburb in inner Canberra developed primarily in the 1950s-1960s. While the suburb contains some modest local heritage items reflecting its post-war character, it lacks formal heritage conservation area designation or significant heritage overlay restrictions. Most properties are not individually listed on the ACT Heritage Register.
Nearby Heritage Items