53 Anzac Park, Reid ACT 2612, Australia
53 Anzac Park is a detached house situated on a 945 m² block of land. The property offers ample garden space typical of the suburb’s early 20th‑century residential lots.
The house is within a short walk of several memorials: the Australian Army Memorial and the Royal Australian Navy Memorial are each about 0.1 km away, while the Australian War Memorial, Korean War Memorial and Vietnam Forces National Memorial are all roughly 0.4–0.5 km from the address.
Reid Park is approximately 0.3 km away, providing open green space and walking paths. George Cross Park is also nearby, about 0.6 km from the property.
Reid is one of Canberra’s oldest suburbs, largely built in 1926–27 on Garden City principles to house public servants for the new Parliament House. The area is heritage‑listed and retains many characteristics of its original planning.
Reid was named in 1928 after Sir George Reid, who served as Australia’s fourth prime minister. The name reflects the suburb’s connection to national history.
The suburb sits on calcareous shale from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium. This limestone‑based geology gave Canberra its early nickname “Limestone Plains.”
Yes, the Canberra Institute of Technology is located in Reid, offering a range of tertiary courses and vocational training close to the property.
The Canberra Korean Uniting Church is about 0.6 km away, and St John the Baptist Church, the oldest church in Canberra, is also situated within the suburb.
