Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
51/47 Blackall Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
RZ1
Residential Zone 1
LEP: ACT Planning & Land Authority – Territory Plan (ACT Zoning System)
Height Limit
8.5m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Barton is a well-serviced inner-south Canberra suburb with a strong public primary school and close access to public secondary options. Several highly regarded independent schools (Canberra Grammar, Radford) and Catholic alternatives (St Edmund's) are within 3–4 km, offering good school-choice diversity for families.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Barton are likely zoned for Barton Primary School (K–6) and Dickson College (7–12); verify with the ACT Education Directorate.
Nearby schools
Barton Primary School
In catchmentCanberra Grammar School
Radford College
Dickson College
St Edmund's College
Narrabundah Primary School
Weetangera Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
51/47 Blackall Street in Barton is located in Canberra's central business district with generally moderate traffic conditions. The area experiences increased congestion during peak hours due to proximity to major employment centers and government offices.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4:30-6pm) peak hours see increased traffic volumes on Commonwealth Avenue and Binara Street as workers commute to/from CBD offices. Traffic flows generally improve outside these windows.
Public Transport
Excellent access to ACTION public transport with multiple bus stops within 200-400m, including routes serving the city center and broader Canberra network. Walking distance to central Barton amenities and services.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Barton is a low-lying inner Canberra suburb located in the floodplain of the Murrumbidgee River, which presents a residual flood risk. While the suburb benefits from upstream dam regulation (Lake Burley Griffin) and ACT-wide flood management controls, properties closer to the river corridor or creek systems may fall within mapped flood overlays. Most development is subject to standard ACT flood risk assessment rather than prohibitive zoning.
Planning Controls
- •ACT Flood Risk Management Overlay – properties assessed against 1% AEP (100-year) flood extent
- •Development in mapped flood-prone areas requires hazard assessment and risk mitigation measures
- •Minimum floor levels and building setbacks enforced in areas within modelled flood extent
- •DA conditions typically require flood-resistant design and emergency management planning
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Barton is an inner-to-inner-south Canberra suburb with predominantly urban and institutional development, including the Parliamentary Triangle precinct. While scattered trees and nearby open spaces exist, the dense built environment and established landscaping substantially reduce bushfire risk compared to fringe or bushland-adjacent suburbs. Properties typically fall outside mapped bushfire-prone areas.
Crime & Safety
Barton is a leafy suburban area in inner Canberra with crime rates below the ACT average, reflecting its character as a residential neighbourhood. Theft-related offences are the most common category, though violent crime rates remain relatively low. The suburb maintains stable crime patterns typical of established, mixed-residential areas in the ACT.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Barton is positioned within Canberra's inner south consolidation corridor with moderate development pressure focused on mixed-use renewal and office-to-residential conversion. The proximity to Kingston foreshore and City Centre creates demand for apartment and mixed-use projects. Council planning emphasis on urban intensification and public transport connectivity is driving incremental infill rather than large-scale subdivision activity.
Barton mixed-use redevelopment
0.2 kmPotential renewal of older commercial and office precincts with mixed residential and retail components aligned with ACT government urban intensification policies.
Kingston foreshore precinct enhancement
1.5 kmOngoing urban renewal and public realm improvements along the Kingston waterfront with retail, hospitality and residential components.
Canberra City Centre urban renewal
2 kmMajor precinct-wide redevelopment including office conversion to residential, new retail, and street activation in the adjacent city centre.
Transport Canberra depot relocation
1.2 kmPotential relocation of transport infrastructure creating opportunity for mixed-use redevelopment on inner south released land.
Southside residential intensification DAs
0.8 kmScattered apartment and townhouse infill developments across inner south suburbs reflecting ACT planning focus on urban consolidation.
Heritage & Conservation
Barton is a heritage-sensitive inner Canberra suburb with several national and local heritage listings, being part of the original planned capital layout. The area contains significant federal buildings and contributes to Canberra's Garden City character with heritage overlays protecting its mid-20th century residential and institutional architecture. Development and alterations in Barton are subject to heritage review processes under the ACT Heritage Act.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Approval required for external alterations and additions to heritage-listed buildings
- •Tree preservation controls within designated heritage precincts
- •Restrictions on demolition of buildings of heritage significance
- •Design guidelines must align with ACT Heritage Places Register criteria
Nearby Heritage Items