23 Burnside Street, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Feb 1996 | $143,000 | $198 |
Price per m² based on land size of 722 m².
The property sits on a land parcel of 722 m². This provides ample space for a garden or outdoor amenities.
The EPIC and Racecourse light rail station is approximately 1.1 km away, while the Sandford Street station is about 1.7 km distant. Both stations are within easy walking or short cycling distance.
Watson is bordered by the Federal Highway, Phillip Avenue, and Antill Street. These roads provide direct routes to surrounding districts and the Gungahlin area.
The area is serviced by ACTION bus routes R9 and 50, with Antill Street additionally served by route 53. Phillip Avenue offers access to the Canberra Light Rail line that runs between Civic and Gungahlin Town Centre.
Watson sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain in places by Quaternary alluvium. The underlying limestone reflects the historic name "Limestone Plains" for the Canberra region.
Within 0.7 km you’ll find Exhibition Park in Canberra, a large showground that hosts events such as the National Folk Festival. The former Starlight Drive‑In site is about 0.8 km away, and Justice Robert Hope Park is roughly 1 km from the house.
Yes, the northern part of Watson once housed the Canberra Hog Farm (1929‑1956) and later the Starlight Drive‑In cinema, whose iconic sign still remains. The area has evolved into medium‑density housing while retaining these historical references.
