Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
42 Kingsmill Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
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Schools
Kambah is a well-established south Canberra suburb served by its own public primary school and falling within the Lanyon High School catchment. The area offers a mix of public options and nearby Catholic and independent schools, particularly Marist College and St. Edmund's, appealing to families seeking diverse educational pathways.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Kambah are typically zoned for Kambah Primary School and Lanyon High School (public catchment). Verify with the ACT Education Directorate.
Nearby schools
Kambah Primary School
In catchmentGungahlin Primary School
Lanyon High School
In catchmentSt. Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Marist College Canberra
Canberra Girls Grammar School
Brindabella Christian College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
42 Kingsmill Street in Kambah benefits from relatively light traffic conditions typical of this outer Canberra suburb. The area experiences minimal congestion with good accessibility to major arterial roads within 2km.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal impact during peak hours. Weekday morning and evening commutes may see slight increases in traffic on Soward Way and Tuggeranong Parkway, but congestion remains minimal compared to inner Canberra areas.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600m to nearest bus stops serviced by ACTION buses. Regular bus routes available with typical service frequencies of 30-60 minutes depending on route and time of day.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Summerland Circuit Village Creek Primary (0.1km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Summerland Circuit Village Creek Primary
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Summerland Circuit after Mannheim Street
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Summerland Circuit 2nd after Mason Street
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Summerland Circuit before Kingsmill Street
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O'Halloran Circuit after Springbett Street
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O'Halloran Circuit after 2nd McKillop Circuit
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O'Halloran Circuit after Snodgrass Crescent
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O'Halloran Circuit after Vansittart Crescent
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Vansittart Crescent after O'Halloran Crescent
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Boddington Crescent after O'Halloran Circuit
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Flood Risk
Kambah is an inland suburb in south Canberra situated in the Murrumbidgee River catchment, but is at relatively low flood risk due to its elevation and distance from major flood-prone watercourses. The suburb's topography and drainage characteristics limit exposure to significant riverine flooding, though localised stormwater inundation during extreme rainfall events remains a standard planning consideration for ACT developments. Properties should be assessed individually against ACT flood mapping and drainage studies.
Planning Controls
- •ACT Flood Risk Management Overlay (FRMO) may apply to properties within defined flood-prone areas near watercourses
- •Compliance with ACT Planning Strategy flood risk assessment requirements for development in catchment areas
- •Possible requirements for Flood Risk Management Plans or hydraulic modelling for properties in proximity to minor watercourses or drainage lines
- •Building code compliance for floor levels and flood-resilient design in identified risk zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Kambah is a hillside suburb in south Canberra with elevated bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland, hilly topography, and mixed vegetation including eucalypt forests and grassland. Properties in this area are typically subject to BAL-19 construction standards. While not in the highest risk category, the combination of terrain, vegetation, and distance from urban centre warrants appropriate fire-resistant building design and ongoing vegetation management.
Crime & Safety
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Future Development
Kambah is experiencing moderate development activity focused on local centre renewal, residential infill on vacant/underutilised sites, and supporting infrastructure improvements. The suburb is part of the broader Tuggeranong Valley strategic planning area, with activity driven by ageing housing stock renewal, demographic demand for aged care, and ACT government active transport initiatives.
Kambah Local Centre Renewal
0 kmPlanned revitalisation of Kambah shopping precinct with upgraded retail, residential apartments and improved public spaces.
Determination: 2026
Residential infill DA - Kambah
0.5 kmMedium-density townhouse and duplex development on underutilised land in established residential area.
Determination: 2025
Tuggeranong Valley Active Travel Corridor
1.2 kmShared path and cycling infrastructure connecting Kambah to Tuggeranong town centre as part of broader ACT active transport network.
Determination: 2024
Aged care facility - Kambah precinct
1 kmMulti-storey aged care and independent living facility responding to demographic demand in Tuggeranong region.
Determination: 2025
Educational facility upgrade
0.3 kmSchool infrastructure expansion and modernisation to accommodate increased enrolment from residential growth.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
Kambah is a post-war suburban development (1960s–1980s) in the Tuggeranong district of Canberra with limited individual heritage listings. The suburb itself contains primarily residential housing without formal heritage conservation overlays or character area designations, though nearby Tuggeranong Homestead represents the region's pre-suburban pastoral heritage.
Nearby Heritage Items