55 Bougainville Street, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Oct 1996 | $310,000 | $261 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1184 m².
The property sits on a land parcel of 1,184 m². This provides ample space typical of detached dwellings in Forrest.
Manning Clark House is located about 0.2 km away, a short walking distance from 55 Bougainville Street.
Forrest contains several ACT Heritage Council‑listed precincts, including the Blandfordia 4 and 5 Precincts, the Forrest Housing Precinct, and the Forrest Fire Station Precinct. These areas are protected for their historic and architectural significance.
The property is within 0.3–0.5 km of Manuka’s shopping and dining precinct, the Greater Union Manuka cinema, Manuka Park, and the Capitol Theatre. Public transport stops such as the Arthur Circle bus shelter are also nearby.
Forrest is the second most socio‑economically advantaged location in Australia, following the neighbouring suburb of Barton, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Forrest is known for its prestigious residential area where detached dwellings on large blocks are common; while a 1,600 m² block is considered modest, 2,000 m² blocks are typical, making the 1,184 m² site slightly smaller than average for the suburb.
Yes, St. Christopher’s Cathedral (≈0.3 km), the Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St. George (≈0.4 km), and the historic Forrest Fire Station Precinct (≈0.4 km) are all within walking distance.
