Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
39 Moonlight Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
RZ1
Residential Zone
LEP: ACT Planning Strategy and ACT Territory Plan (Planning and Development Act 2007)
Height Limit
8.5m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Harrison is a newer Gungahlin-region suburb served by its own primary school and zoned to Gungahlin Secondary College, a well-regarded public secondary. Nearby Catholic (Nicholson) and independent options (St Andrew's, Canberra Grammar) provide additional choice within 5 km. Strong public provision with established independent alternatives in close proximity.
Likely public catchment
Harrison is likely zoned for Harrison Primary School (primary) and Gungahlin Secondary College (secondary); verify via ACT Education Directorate.
Nearby schools
Harrison Primary School
In catchmentGungahlin Primary School
Ngunnawal Primary School
Gungahlin Secondary College
In catchmentNicholson Catholic College
St. Andrew's Christian College
Canberra Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Harrison is a residential suburb in southern Canberra with relatively light traffic conditions. The area experiences typical suburban traffic patterns with moderate congestion during peak commuting hours, primarily on major arterial routes connecting to the city center.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours see moderate increases in traffic flow, particularly on Tuggeranong Parkway and Canberra Avenue as commuters travel to/from the city center. Local residential streets remain relatively clear.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600 meters to nearest bus stops on Canberra Avenue; regular ACCESS Canberra bus services connect to city center and surrounding suburbs; no direct light rail access (nearest projected light rail stations 3+ km away)
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Moonlight Avenue after Kalianna Street (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Moonlight Avenue after Kalianna Street
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Debortoli Street after Anthony Rolfe Avenue
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Moonlight Avenue after Anthony Rolfe Avenue
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Flemington Road after Manning Clark Crescent
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Flemington Road after Wizard Street
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Anthony Rolfe Avenue after Wizard Street
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Anthony Rolfe Avenue 3rd after Kate Crace Street
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Anthony Rolfe Avenue 2nd after Kate Crace Street
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Anthony Rolfe Avenue after Peters Street
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Flemington Road after Nullarbor Avenue
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Flood Risk
Harrison is a northern suburb of Canberra with low to negligible flood risk. While the suburb is located in the general catchment of the Murrumbidgee River system, it sits at elevated terrain away from major waterway corridors and historical flood events. Localised flooding from minor creeks is possible during extreme rainfall but is not a significant planning constraint for most properties.
Planning Controls
- •ACT Flood Risk Management Overlay assessment for properties near Murrumbidgee River corridor
- •Development must comply with ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA) flood risk guidelines and site-specific flood studies where applicable
- •Minimum floor levels and structural requirements for any new development in identified flood-prone areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Harrison is a fringe suburb in the ACT with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to surrounding woodland and elevated terrain. The suburb's mix of residential development with adjacent bushland creates interface zones typical of BAL-19 areas. Properties should comply with AS 3959 construction standards and maintain adequate defensible space.
Crime & Safety
Harrison is an inner-urban suburb in Canberra with crime rates moderately elevated compared to ACT averages, driven primarily by theft and assault incidents. The suburb experiences typical urban crime patterns associated with its proximity to commercial and residential mixed-use areas. Crime trends have remained relatively stable over recent years with no significant escalation.
Total Incidents
3,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Harrison is experiencing moderate infill residential development and benefits from proximity to Gungahlin Town Centre expansion. The completed Canberra Metro has catalysed station precinct activation and higher-density housing approvals. Development activity remains focused on incremental residential intensification and local centre upgrades rather than large-scale transformation.
Harrison residential infill - multi-unit approvals
0 kmScattered infill development approvals within Harrison suburb for townhouses and small apartment buildings on larger residential lots.
Determination: 2024-2025
Gungahlin Town Centre expansion
2.5 kmMajor mixed-use town centre development including retail, residential apartments, and community facilities serving the broader Gungahlin region.
Determination: 2025
Canberra Metro Stage 1 - Harrison precinct improvements
0.5 kmLight rail infrastructure and associated streetscape works completed with station precinct and high-density development opportunities activated.
Determination: 2019
Upstream of Gungahlin - residential subdivision
3 kmNew residential estate planning in adjacent growth areas with potential for 200+ additional dwellings.
Determination: 2025-2026
Harrison local centre renewal
0 kmPlanned upgrades to local shops and community spaces with complementary residential development opportunities.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Harrison is a modern outer suburban residential estate in south-west Canberra established in the 1990s-2000s with predominantly contemporary housing stock. The suburb has limited heritage significance with no formal conservation areas or heritage overlays, though nearby natural areas like Canberra Nature Park provide environmental value. Properties are unlikely to have individual heritage listings given the area's recent development and planned suburban character.
Nearby Heritage Items