6 Mackennal Street, Lyneham ACT 2602, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Jul 2008 | $460,000 | $692 |
| Sold | Aug 1992 | $120,000 | $180 |
Price per m² based on land size of 664 m².
The property is a single‑storey house offering five bedrooms and three bathrooms. It sits on a 664 m² block and includes two parking spaces.
The nearest light‑rail stations are Dickson Interchange (about 1.1 km away) and Swinden Street (approximately 1.3 km away). Several bus routes – R9, 30, 31, 50 and 51 – also serve the area.
Within a short walk you’ll find Tilley's Café (around 0.4 km) and the historic Old Canberra Inn (about 0.8 km). The National Hockey Centre and St Ninian's Uniting Church are each roughly 0.6–0.8 km away.
Lyneham was gazetted in 1928 but development began in 1958, resulting in a blend of 1960s homes and newer townhouse projects. The suburb is known for its leafy streets, established gardens and proximity to Canberra’s centre.
The ground consists of Silurian calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium. This limestone base gave Canberra its original nickname, the “Limestone Plains.”
Yes, the National Hockey Centre is situated about 0.8 km from the house. Other nearby sporting venues include the ACT Netball Centre and Thoroughbred Park (Canberra Racecourse) within the suburb.
