16 Lefroy Street, Griffith ACT 2603, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Jul 1991 | $290,000 | $260 |
| Sold | Aug 1990 | $240,000 | $215 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1115 m².
16 Lefroy Street is a detached house situated in the inner‑south suburb of Griffith. It forms part of a historic area known for its early Canberra design and heritage precincts.
The property sits on a land area of 1,115 square metres, providing a sizeable block for the house. This generous size allows for spacious gardens or future expansion.
Within about a kilometre of the home you’ll find several parks, including Captain Cook Park roughly 0.6 km away and Manuka Park about 0.9 km distant. These green spaces are part of the 20 parks that cover nearly 12 % of Griffith’s area.
Public transport is convenient, with the Stuart Street bus shelter only 0.2 km from the property and the Giles Street bus shelter about 0.6 km away. Both shelters provide regular bus services through Griffith and surrounding suburbs.
Cultural and diplomatic landmarks are close by, such as St Paul’s Anglican Church (approximately 0.6 km) and the Russian Embassy (around 0.5 km). Manuka Shopping Centre, one of Canberra’s earliest shopping precincts, is also located within the suburb.
A range of accommodation options are within walking distance, including Oxley Court Serviced Apartments (0.6 km), East Hotel and Apartments (0.6 km), and Pinnacle Apartments (0.7 km). These venues offer short‑term stays and are situated near the commercial hub of Manuka.
Griffith’s residents are largely professionals, with about 42 % working in professional roles and 23 % as managers, and the median age is 38 years. The average weekly personal income is roughly $1,572, higher than both the ACT and national averages.
