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5/64 Knox Street

Watson, ACT 2602
1 bed 0 bath 1 carhouse
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Zoning & Regional Plan

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RZ1

Residential Zone 1

LEP: ACT Planning Strategy 2018 / Territory Plan

Height Limit

8.5m or 2 storeys

Min Lot Size

450m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Single dwelling housesDual occupancy (in some cases)Home-based businessesCommunity facilitiesParks and open spaceSchools

❌ Prohibited Uses

High-density residentialRetail and commercial premisesIndustrial usesNightclubs and barsService stationsLarge-scale entertainment venues
Source: StMate AI — ACT planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Watson is an inner-north suburb with access to Lyneham's established public schools. Several well-regarded independent and Catholic options are within 2–4 km, including Canberra Grammar and Marist College. Parents should verify current catchment boundaries with the ACT Education Directorate.

Likely public catchment

Watson is zoned for Lyneham Primary School and Lyneham High School as the standard public catchment schools.

Nearby schools

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Lyneham Primary School

In catchment
primary · publicEstablished public primary in inner north
1.2 km
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Lyneham High School

In catchment
secondary · publicLocal public secondary serving inner north
1.5 km
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Canberra Grammar School

combined · independentSelective independent, strong academic reputation
2.8 km
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St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox College

combined · independentIndependent school, pre-K to Year 12
3.2 km
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Marymead Catholic Primary School

primary · catholicCatholic primary in nearby suburb
2.1 km
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St. Clare of Assisi Primary School

primary · catholicCatholic primary option in outer inner north
3.5 km
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Marist College Canberra

secondary · catholicCatholic secondary, established reputation
4.2 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — ACT schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Bradfield Street after Burn Street (0.7km).

Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)

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Bradfield Street after Burn Street

bus

0.7 km
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Bradfield Street after Atherton Street

bus

0.7 km
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Federal Highway opposite Phillip Avenue

bus

1.0 km
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Federal Highway after Phillip Avenue

bus

1.0 km
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Madigan Street after Haddon Street

bus

1.3 km
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Antill Street 2nd after Melba Street

bus

1.3 km
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Melba Street after Legge Street

bus

1.3 km
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Madigan Street Hackett Shops

bus

1.4 km
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Antill Street after Hawdon Place

bus

1.4 km
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Aspinall Street after Antill Street

bus

1.4 km
Source: OpenStreetMap (fallback)06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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low RiskZone: Murrumbidgee River floodplain (minor risk)

Watson is located on elevated terrain in Canberra's inner north, with low flood risk from the distant Murrumbidgee River corridor to the south and west. While the suburb is not within a primary flood study area, the ACT applies flood overlay controls to land within the 1% AEP floodplain extent. Properties in Watson itself are typically well above flood-prone zones and carry minimal inundation risk.

Planning Controls

  • ACT Flood Risk Management Overlay assessment for properties within 1% AEP Murrumbidgee floodplain
  • Compliance with ACT Planning and Development Act 2007 flood assessment requirements
  • Consideration of stormwater management and detention basin provisions for new development
  • Foreshore and riparian zone protection standards where applicable
Source: StMate AI — ACT flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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Source: StMate AI — ACT bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Source: StMate AI — ACT development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Source: StMate AI — ACT heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.