Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
6 Bonnor Close
Zoning & Regional Plan
RZ1
Residential Zone 1
LEP: ACT Planning & Development Act 2007 (Territory Plan)
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Holt is well-served by public schools, with Holt Primary School on its doorstep and Lake Ginninderra College nearby as the secondary option. Several Catholic primary schools (St. Clare of Assisi, Redmond) and independent schools (Canberra Grammar, Radford College) are accessible within 2–4 km, offering diverse educational alternatives.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Holt are typically zoned for Holt Primary School (primary) and Lake Ginninderra College (secondary). Always verify current catchment boundaries with the ACT Education Directorate.
Nearby schools
Holt Primary School
In catchmentLake Ginninderra College
In catchmentSt. Clare of Assisi Primary School
Redmond Catholic Primary School
Canberra Grammar School
Radford College
Stella Maris Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Holt is a residential suburb with moderate traffic conditions, primarily serviced by local streets with access to major arterials nearby. The area experiences typical suburban traffic patterns with increased congestion during peak hours on approach roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on Northbourne Avenue and Antill Street as commuters travel to/from the CBD and employment centers. Local streets remain relatively clear but may experience minor delays on approach roads.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600m to nearest ACTION bus stops on Northbourne Avenue; bus routes provide connections to Gungahlin Town Centre and Canberra CBD. Light rail connection via future Gungahlin to City route (planning stage).
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Southern Cross Drive 2nd after Starke Street (0.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Southern Cross Drive 2nd after Starke Street
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Southern Cross Drive after Chave Street
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Southern Cross Drive after Starke Street
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Southern Cross Drive before Dalley Crescent
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Southern Cross Drive after Moyes Crescent
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Onslow Street opposite Latham Shops
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Onslow Street Latham Shops
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Onslow Street opposite Latham Public School
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Onslow Street Latham Public School
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Florey Drive 2nd after Dalley Crescent
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Flood Risk
Holt is located on elevated terrain in inner Canberra with low to moderate flood risk. While the Murrumbidgee River floodplain lies in the broader catchment, Holt itself sits above most 1% AEP flood extents. Minor local stormwater flooding is possible in low-lying pockets; ACT flood overlays and merits assessment typically apply only to properties in mapped floodway or flood fringe zones.
Planning Controls
- •ACT Flood Risk Management Overlay—properties within defined flood extents may require flood-compatible design
- •Murrumbidgee River floodplain assessment and merits-based consideration of fill/floor levels
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements under ACT Planning & Land Authority guidelines
- •Bushfire Abatement Levy and asset protection zones (concurrent risk consideration in Canberra region)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Holt is a fringe suburb in south-west Canberra located near bushland reserves and pine forest areas, exposing it to moderate bushfire risk. The suburb sits at the interface between urban development and vegetated landscape, with grass and woodland fuels present in surrounding reserves. Properties in Holt should comply with BAL-19 construction standards and maintain adequate defensible space.
Crime & Safety
Holt, ACT demonstrates crime rates below the ACT average, reflecting a relatively safe suburban environment typical of established Canberra suburbs. Theft-related offences constitute the largest category, while violent crime remains proportionally lower than state comparisons. The suburb maintains stable crime trends with consistent policing and community engagement.
Total Incidents
4,500
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Holt is a mature inner-city suburb of Canberra experiencing moderate infill and renewal activity. The ACT Government has identified the town centre for renewal, with residential infill development continuing on suitable sites. Development pressure is moderate and primarily focused on consolidation rather than greenfield expansion, with broader benefits expected from the light rail extension and west Belconnen growth corridor.
Holt Town Centre Renewal
0 kmACT Government-led urban renewal of Holt's commercial and community precinct to improve retail, dining and public spaces.
Determination: 2026
Residential Infill - Holt
0.5 kmMulti-lot residential infill development on underutilised sites within Holt's existing residential areas.
Determination: 2025
West Belconnen Growth Area
2 kmLarge-scale residential precinct development in adjacent west Belconnen locality with new housing and supporting infrastructure.
Molonglo Valley Infrastructure Stage 2
3 kmACT Government trunk infrastructure including roads, utilities and public transport connections serving emerging Molonglo Valley precincts.
Light Rail Extension to Woden
4 kmTerritory-wide public transport project extending light rail to Woden, improving connectivity from inner suburbs including Holt.
Determination: 2027
Heritage & Conservation
Holt is a mid-20th century suburban neighbourhood in Canberra's inner north, developed in the 1960s as part of the capital's planned expansion. While not designated as a conservation area, the suburb contains representative examples of post-war Australian residential architecture typical of Canberra's residential precincts. Individual properties are unlikely to be heritage-listed, though the broader area reflects Canberra's planned city character.
Nearby Heritage Items