19 Forbes Street, Turner ACT 2612, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Feb 2022 | $2,500,000 | $2,566 |
| Sold | Aug 2014 | $950,000 | $975 |
| Sold | Jun 2009 | $900,000 | $924 |
| Sold | Dec 1995 | $280,000 | $287 |
Price per m² based on land size of 974 m².
It is a house featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property sits on a 974 m² block, providing ample space for outdoor living.
Ipima Street metro station is about 0.2 km away, and Elouera Street metro station is roughly 0.6 km from the house. Both stations offer convenient access to the Canberra Metro network.
Haig Park lies approximately 0.3 km away, and Gazetted Park is just 0.2 km from the property. These green areas provide opportunities for walking, recreation, and enjoying the suburb’s garden‑city character.
Several hotels are within a short walk, including Canberra Rex Hotel (0.2 km), Capital Executive Apartment Hotel (0.4 km), Deco Hotel Canberra (0.5 km) and Pacific Suites Canberra (0.5 km). Craft beer lovers can visit Bentspoke Brewing Co and Capital Brewing Company, both about 0.7 km away.
Turner was planned in the 1940s‑1950s as a garden‑city, featuring wide nature strips and generous roads. Original block sizes were typically 900–1,000 m², making the area well suited for medium‑density redevelopment while retaining ample open space.
Turner has a professional‑focused population, with 45 % working in professional roles and a high proportion (25 %) employed in central government. The suburb is popular with young adults, as nearly half of residents are aged 20‑34.
The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium. Several inactive fault lines, including the Acton Fault, pass through the area.
