Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
73 Warragamba Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
RZ1
Residential Zone 1
LEP: ACT Territory Plan
Height Limit
8.5m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Duffy is a suburban ACT locality with the local public primary school on site. Nearby options include public secondaries (Calwell) and well-established independent and Catholic schools within 4–5 km. Families should confirm current catchment boundaries directly with the ACT education department.
Likely public catchment
Duffy is likely zoned to Duffy Primary School for primary education; secondary catchment should be verified with the ACT Education Directorate.
Nearby schools
Duffy Primary School
In catchmentGilmore Primary School
Wanniassa School
Canberra Grammar School
St Edmund College
Calwell High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
73 Warragamba Avenue is located in Duffy, a suburban area of Canberra with generally light traffic conditions. The area experiences typical commuter congestion during peak hours but benefits from planned suburban road layout with good connectivity to major arterials.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak hours (7:00-9:00 AM) and evening peak hours (4:30-6:00 PM) see moderate increases in traffic along Coulter Drive and arterial routes toward Canberra CBD. Local streets typically remain relatively clear with traffic flowing normally.
Public Transport
Approximately 300-400 metres to nearest bus stop with regular ACTION bus services connecting to Canberra City Centre and surrounding suburbs; walking distance to local public transport infrastructure
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Burrinjuck Crescent opposite Duffy Shops (0.7km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Burrinjuck Crescent opposite Duffy Shops
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Renmark Street after Jemalong Street
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Renmark Street after Eungella Street
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Wyangala Street after Tullaroop Street
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Eucumbene Drive after Hindmarsh Drive
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Eucumbene Drive after Renmark Street
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Hindmarsh Drive 2nd after Eucumbene Drive
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Hindmarsh Drive before Darwinia Terrace
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Hindmarsh Drive opposite Weston Creek Terminus
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Hindmarsh Drive Weston Creek Terminus
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Flood Risk
Duffy is located in the inner south-west of Canberra at moderate elevation with limited direct exposure to major flood-prone waterways. While the suburb sits within the broader Murrumbidgee River catchment, it is not typically identified as a flood-affected area and lacks published flood overlays comparable to major Eastern seaboard flood zones. Standard ACT stormwater and flood management controls apply, but flood risk is generally considered low for this locality.
Planning Controls
- •ACT Flood Risk Management Overlay assessment required for developments near watercourses
- •Compliance with ACT Planning and Development Act 2007 flood-related requirements
- •Consideration of Murrumbidgee River catchment flood study outputs for strategic planning
- •Stormwater management and detention requirements under ACT Territory Plan
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Duffy is a medium-density suburban area in south Canberra with moderate bushfire risk due to its elevated terrain and proximity to eucalypt woodland and nature reserves. Properties, particularly those on the fringe or with vegetated surrounds, warrant BAL-19 or BAL-29 construction standards depending on slope and vegetation density. The ACT operates bushfire mapping systems; residents should verify specific block-level risk via ACT Emergency Services Agency resources.
Crime & Safety
Duffy is a residential suburb in Canberra with crime rates generally below the ACT average, reflecting its established suburban character. Property crimes such as theft and malicious damage represent the majority of incidents, while violent crimes remain relatively low. Overall crime trends in the suburb remain stable with no significant increase or decrease in recent years.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Duffy is experiencing moderate residential infill pressure typical of established ACT suburbs, with approved dual-occupancy and townhouse developments on underutilised blocks. The suburb benefits from proximity to the broader Woden Valley renewal initiatives and ACT transport corridor improvements. Development activity is conservative and predominantly infill-focused rather than large-scale urban renewal.
Duffy Residential Infill - Medium Density
0.2 kmInfill development parcels within Duffy targeting dual occupancy and townhouse development on underutilised blocks.
Determination: 2025-2026
Canberra City to Woden Transport Corridor Upgrade
1.5 kmACT Government transport infrastructure improvements including bus rapid transit corridor enhancements affecting southern suburbs accessibility.
Determination: 2025
Woden Town Centre Renewal Precinct
3 kmMajor urban renewal and densification initiative for Woden town centre with residential, retail and commercial components.
Determination: 2027
Duffy Local Centre Activation
0.3 kmSmall-scale mixed-use development at Duffy local shopping centre supporting ground-floor retail and residential apartments above.
Determination: 2025
Woden Valley Estate Residential Infill
2 kmStaged residential infill across Woden Valley suburbs including Duffy's immediate vicinity targeting detached and semi-detached housing.
Determination: 2026
Heritage & Conservation
Duffy is a suburban residential area in western Canberra developed in the 1970s-1980s with typical post-war suburban character. While not itself a heritage-listed area, it sits within the broader planned landscape of Canberra designed under the National Capital Plan. Properties in Duffy are unlikely to have individual heritage listings, though the suburb benefits from Canberra's overall heritage significance.
Nearby Heritage Items