Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
81 Mt Vernon Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
RZ1
Residential Zone 1
LEP: ACT Planning Strategy 2018 / Territory Plan
Height Limit
9m (typically 2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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Traffic & Congestion
81 Mt Vernon Drive, Kambah is located in a residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property has good access to major routes via nearby arterial roads, with moderate congestion typically occurring during peak hours on approach routes to central Canberra.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour congestion (7-9 AM and 4-6 PM) primarily affects Tuggeranong Parkway and Athllon Drive with increased northbound traffic toward central Canberra. Local residential streets remain relatively clear during peak periods.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600 meters to nearest ACTION bus stops serving routes through Kambah, providing reasonable access to public transport with several services connecting to Tuggeranong Town Centre and broader Canberra network
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Kambah is located in south Canberra at elevated terrain relative to the Murrumbidgee River, presenting generally low flood risk. However, properties in closer proximity to watercourse corridors (particularly unnamed tributaries draining to the Murrumbidgee) may warrant flood risk assessment under ACT planning overlays. The ACT lacks comprehensive flood study mapping comparable to eastern state systems, so site-specific investigation is prudent for lower-lying allotments.
Planning Controls
- •ACT Flood Risk Management Overlay assessment for properties within 500m of Murrumbidgee River or tributary creeks
- •Compliance with ACT Planning and Land Management Act 2002 flood risk considerations for vulnerable uses
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for new development in defined catchments
- •Building Performance Requirements (BPR) for habitable structures in identified flood-prone areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Kambah is a south-west Canberra suburb with elevated bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland, undulating topography, and scattered residential-bushland interface areas. The suburb sits within a moderate BAL zone with vegetation fuels typical of ACT's woodland-grassland mosaic. Property owners should comply with AS 3959 construction standards and maintain defensible space protocols.
Crime & Safety
Kambah is a suburban area in the southern district of Canberra with crime rates generally below the ACT average, reflecting its residential character. Property-related offences such as theft and malicious damage account for the majority of incidents, while violent crime remains relatively low. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions consistent with other established residential communities in the ACT.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
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Heritage & Conservation
Kambah is a outer-suburban residential area of Canberra developed from the 1970s onwards, with predominantly modern housing stock and no designated heritage conservation areas or overlays. The suburb has minimal heritage listings or constraints, reflecting its role as a planned residential community rather than a heritage precinct. Local natural areas and open spaces provide amenity value but carry no formal heritage designations.
Nearby Heritage Items