Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
805/72 Allara Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
RZ1
Urban Residential Zone
LEP: ACT Planning Strategy and Territory Plan
Height Limit
21m or 7 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
City is the heart of Canberra's CBD and has strong access to public primary and secondary options, as well as several Catholic and independent schools within a short radius. Families should verify their exact catchment zone with the ACT Education Directorate, as catchment boundaries can vary by specific address.
Likely public catchment
Properties in City are typically zoned for City Primary School and Canberra High School as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
City Primary School
In catchmentCanberra High School
In catchmentSt. John the Apostle Primary School
Marist College Canberra
Canberra Grammar School
Telopea Park School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
805/72 Allara Street is located in Canberra City, a central business district with moderate traffic flows. The area experiences typical urban congestion during peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) but generally maintains reasonable connectivity throughout the day.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours see increased congestion on Commonwealth Avenue and surrounding arterial roads serving the CBD. Parking availability reduces significantly during business hours. Light traffic periods typically occur mid-morning (10am-3pm) and after 7pm.
Public Transport
Excellent public transport access. Multiple ACTION bus routes serve Canberra City including routes along London Circuit and Commonwealth Avenue. Canberra Railway Station is approximately 1.2km southeast. Walking distance to key transit interchange points.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: London Circuit Commonwealth Bank (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
London Circuit Commonwealth Bank
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City Interchange Plt 10
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City Interchange Plt 11
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City Interchange Plt 12
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City Bus Station Platform 4
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City Bus Station Platform 3
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City Bus Station Platform 4
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City Bus Station Platform 8
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City Bus Station Platform 6
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Alinga Street Canberra House (Platform 12)
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Flood Risk
Canberra (City) has low to moderate flood risk, with the primary flood hazard from the Murrumbidgee River and its tributaries affecting properties in low-lying areas near waterways. The ACT has comprehensive flood mapping and planning overlays based on 1% and 5% AEP events, though the city's elevated terrain and engineered stormwater systems reduce risk for most residential and commercial properties. Properties adjacent to waterways or in valley floors should be assessed for site-specific flood risk.
Planning Controls
- •ACT Flood Risk Management Overlay – applies to properties within mapped flood extent zones
- •Minimum finished floor level requirements for new construction in identified flood risk areas
- •Stormwater management and detention basin provisions under ACT Planning & Development Act 2007
- •Riparian buffer and waterway protection zones along Murrumbidgee and tributary corridors
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
City, ACT is a central Canberra suburb with predominantly urban development, manicured gardens, and low-density vegetation typical of the inner city. While the ACT region has bushfire-prone areas in its fringe suburbs and rural surrounds, City itself experiences minimal bushfire risk due to its urbanised character and distance from substantial bushland interfaces. Property owners should still maintain basic fire-safety practices and monitor ACT Emergency Services alerts during elevated fire danger periods.
Crime & Safety
City, ACT is a well-established central business and residential suburb with relatively low crime rates compared to ACT averages. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions with theft-related offences as the primary category. The proximity to government and commercial services contributes to consistent police presence and community safety management.
Total Incidents
450
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Canberra City is experiencing significant urban renewal and intensification as the ACT Government prioritises inner-city density and placemaking. Key activity centres on the City precinct itself with mixed-use redevelopment, light rail integration, and foreshore activation driving residential and commercial growth. Adjacent growth areas like Molonglo provide additional suburban residential supply, creating a two-tiered development pattern of inner-city infill and outer-suburban expansion.
City precinct mixed-use intensification
0 kmHigh-density residential and retail development within Canberra City centre as part of ACT Government urban renewal strategy.
Determination: 2025
Ngunnawal Place redevelopment
0.3 kmRedevelopment of heritage precinct incorporating accommodation, retail and public space activation.
City Light Rail integration precinct
0.5 kmTransit-oriented development around Canberra Light Rail stage 2 extension with residential and commercial components.
Determination: 2026-2027
Molonglo precinct expansion
3.5 kmLarge-scale residential estate development adjacent to City with multiple stages of suburban housing.
Determination: 2027
City foreshore activation
0.8 kmPublic realm and entertainment precinct with hospitality, retail and residential components along Lake Burley Griffin.
Determination: 2025
West Basin residential apartments
1.2 kmMulti-tower residential development providing additional inner-city housing supply near amenities.
Heritage & Conservation
City is Canberra's central business and cultural district with extensive national heritage significance. The suburb contains numerous Commonwealth heritage-listed buildings and precincts dating from the early 20th century planning of the capital. Properties are subject to strict heritage controls and conservation area overlays protecting the nation's architectural and planning heritage.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Development must be consistent with ACT Heritage Act 2004 requirements
- •External alterations require heritage approval from ACT Heritage Council
- •Demolition or substantial modification typically prohibited without exemption
- •New construction must respect character and architectural significance of precinct
Nearby Heritage Items