24 Simpson Street
24 Simpson Street, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Watson
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714909018
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/WATS/30/24
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
- Internal area
- 154 m²
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Real Estate Agencies
Nearby schools
Frequently asked questions
What public transport services are available near 24 Simpson Street?
Watson is serviced by ACTION bus routes R9 and 50, with Antill Street also served by route 53. The nearby Phillip Avenue light‑rail line connects Civic to Gungahlin Town Centre, with the EPIC and Racecourse station about 1.3 km away.
How close is the property to local parks and green spaces?
Justice Robert Hope Park is roughly 0.8 km from the house, offering walking trails and open lawns. Dickson Wetland, another natural area, lies about 1.8 km to the southeast.
What cultural or event venues are within walking distance of the home?
Exhibition Park in Canberra is approximately 0.9 km away and hosts large shows and exhibitions. The National Folk Festival, held at the same venue, is about 1.0 km from the property.
Are there any historic or notable landmarks nearby?
The former Starlight Drive‑In, a historic cinema on the Federal Highway, is situated roughly 0.8 km from the property, and its iconic sign remains on site. This landmark reflects Watson’s unique past within the suburb.
What major roads define the boundaries of Watson?
Watson is bordered by the Federal Highway, Phillip Avenue, and Antill Street, providing convenient road access to surrounding areas. Traffic on these routes has increased due to ongoing development in nearby Gungahlin.
What is the underlying geology of the area where the property is located?
The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain in places by Quaternary alluvium. This geology includes the limestone that gave Canberra its original name, “Limestone Plains.”