42 Giles Street
42 Giles Street, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
Property Information
Key details
- Locality
- Kingston
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714894326
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/KING/21/5
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- Commercial
- Land size
- -
- Internal area
- -
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Commercial
Frequently asked questions
What type of business currently occupies 42 Giles Street?
The premises are currently occupied by Levi & London, a home‑goods store operating as a retail business.
What are the typical zoning and height restrictions for properties in the Kingston area?
Most of Kingston south of Wentworth Avenue is zoned for a predominant building height of three storeys, with a maximum of four storeys where the façade is not the dominant street feature. Commercial uses such as retail are permitted within these limits.
How well‑connected is the location for customers and deliveries?
The site is served by Wentworth Avenue, the main arterial road through Kingston, and lies within about 0.5 km of the Giles Street bus shelter, providing easy public‑transport access. The Canberra railway station is also nearby, offering additional connectivity for staff and deliveries.
What nearby amenities support a retail operation at this address?
The property is close to the Kingston Shopping Centre, a long‑standing retail hub, as well as several hotels (e.g., Abode Kingston, Knightsbridge Canberra) and the Old Bus Depot Markets, which attract regular foot traffic. Nearby parks such as Telopea Park and Green Square also add to the local activity.
How far is the property from Canberra’s central business district?
Kingston is situated approximately 4 km from the centre of Canberra, placing 42 Giles Street within a short drive of the city’s main commercial and administrative precincts.
What transport options are available for staff commuting to the site?
Staff can commute via the major road network (Wentworth Avenue), use the bus service at the Giles Street shelter, or take a train to the nearby Canberra railway station. These options provide convenient access from across the ACT.
What is the surrounding commercial environment like?
The immediate area features a mix of retail, hospitality and cultural venues, including the Kingston Shopping Centre, a lively nightlife and bar scene, and the Old Bus Depot Markets, creating a vibrant commercial environment for a home‑goods retailer.