28 Empire Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Dec 2021 | $2,800,000 | $1,967 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1423 m².
The residence is a house offering three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It sits on a 1,423 m² block within the prestigious Forrest suburb of Canberra.
The property occupies 1,423 m² of land. In Forrest, block sizes around 2,000 m² are common, so this size provides a generous garden area while still fitting the local character.
Yes, the Forrest Housing Precinct is subject to conservation measures that preserve its Garden City character, original street layout, and historic landscaping. Any alterations to the property may need to respect these heritage guidelines.
Within about 0.2–0.5 km you’ll find the Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St. George, the historic Manning Clark House, the Rydges Canberra hotel, and the Forrest Fire Station Precinct. Nearby also are St Christopher’s Cathedral and the Manuka neighbourhood with its cinema and park.
Forrest is ranked as the second most socio‑economically advantaged location in Australia, following the neighbouring suburb of Barton. The area has a high proportion of professionals and incomes well above national averages.
Forrest features circular and geometric street patterns that were part of the original Canberra plan. These designs can be confusing to navigate, especially for visitors unfamiliar with the layout.
The precinct was developed in the mid‑1920s on Garden City principles, with streets radiating from central axes and concentric circles. It showcases early Australian native landscaping and historic street furniture that are now protected.
