Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1310/161 Emu Bank
Zoning & Regional Plan
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Schools
Belconnen is a well-established northern Canberra suburb with solid public schooling options anchored by its primary school and nearby Lake Ginninderra College. Independent and Catholic schools in surrounding suburbs (Aranda, Bruce, Gungahlin) provide alternative choices. The area offers a reasonable mix of education types within 5 km.
Likely public catchment
Belconnen is typically zoned for Belconnen Primary School (primary) and Lake Ginninderra College (secondary); always verify current catchment boundaries with the ACT Education Directorate.
Nearby schools
Belconnen Primary School
In catchmentGungahlin Primary School
Lake Ginninderra College
In catchmentCanberra Grammar School
St. Clare of Assisi Primary School
Radford College
Australian Catholic University Secondary College (Bruce)
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
This Belconnen location benefits from good access to major arterial roads with generally moderate traffic flow during peak hours. The property is situated in a well-connected residential area with reasonable connectivity to the city center via established road networks.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and afternoon peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) experience moderate congestion on Benjamin Way and Belconnen Way as commuters travel to/from the city. Benjamin Way is a key arterial route with increased traffic during these periods.
Public Transport
Excellent public transport access with multiple bus stops within 200-400m, including ACTION bus routes serving Belconnen. Proximity to Belconnen Town Centre provides additional transport interchange options approximately 800m away.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Belconnen is a predominantly inland suburb with moderate elevation, resulting in low overall flood risk. Localised flood risk exists for properties near the Murrumbidgee River corridor and its tributary systems, but the majority of Belconnen is not subject to statutory flood overlays. ACT planning controls require flood assessment in mapped risk zones, but Belconnen is generally considered lower-risk compared to floodplain suburbs along the Murrumbidgee.
Planning Controls
- •ACT Flood Risk Management Overlay – applies to properties within mapped flood-prone areas
- •Compliance with ACT Planning and Development Act 2007 flood-related assessment requirements
- •Site-specific flood impact assessment may be required for development in identified risk areas
- •Consideration of Murrumbidgee River 1% AEP flood extent and localised stormwater flooding
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Belconnen is a well-established suburban area in the ACT with moderate bushfire risk, primarily due to its location near bushland reserves and riparian vegetation corridors to the north and west. Properties closer to Canberra Nature Park or creek lines face elevated exposure; those in denser residential zones have lower risk. Standard bushfire-resistant construction (BAL-19) is typically required for new buildings in this suburb.
Crime & Safety
Belconnen is a major established suburb in Canberra with crime rates generally below the ACT average. Property-related offences such as theft constitute the majority of reported incidents, while violent crime rates remain moderate. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns consistent with similar suburban communities in the region.
Total Incidents
4,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Belconnen is experiencing significant urban renewal focus, with the town centre and transit corridors targeted for density uplift and mixed-use intensification. The Canberra Metro light rail project is catalysing transit-oriented development and infill activity, while outer residential precincts continue steady greenfield subdivision. Council planning strategy emphasises walkable, higher-density development near the shopping centre and future transport nodes.
Belconnen Town Centre Renewal
0 kmACT Government-led urban renewal of the aging town centre precinct, including retail, office, residential and public realm upgrades.
Determination: 2027
Westfield Belconnen Expansion
0.5 kmRetail and residential infill development adjacent to Westfield shopping centre targeting higher-density mixed-use outcomes.
Residential infill DA - Melba Ave precinct
1.2 kmMulti-lot residential subdivision and townhouse development on previously underutilised urban land in inner Belconnen.
Canberra Metro Stage 2 Infrastructure
0.8 kmLight rail extension and associated transit-oriented development precincts serving Belconnen as a major transport hub.
Determination: 2026
Multi-storey apartment DA - Town Centre
0.3 km4-6 storey residential apartment tower targeting density uplift and workforce housing near the shopping centre.
Local residential DAs - South Belconnen
2.5 kmScattered greenfield and infill residential subdivisions in the southern residential precincts with steady planning pipeline.
Heritage & Conservation
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