8 Holroyd Street, Watson ACT 2602, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Jan 1997 | $145,000 | $167 |
| Sold | Oct 1992 | $162,000 | $187 |
Price per m² based on land size of 865 m².
The property sits on a land parcel of 865 m². This provides ample space for a sizeable garden or outdoor area.
The suburb is serviced by ACTION bus routes R9 and 50, with Antill Street also served by route 53. The Canberra Light Rail line runs along Phillip Avenue, with EPIC and Racecourse station about 1 km away and Sandford Street station roughly 1.5 km distant.
Exhibition Park in Canberra and the National Folk Festival site are each about 0.7 km away, offering annual shows and festivals. Justice Robert Hope Park is roughly 1 km distant, and the Canberra Racecourse is about 1.2 km from the house.
Yes, Prime7 television studios are located in Watson, and the former CTC‑TV studios (now demolished) were also situated nearby. The Canberra Technology Park, which houses the Academy of Interactive Entertainment, is a local hub for media and tech activities.
The ground consists of calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain in places by Quaternary alluvium. This includes limestone, reflecting Canberra’s historic nickname "Limestone Plains".
Watson was named after Australia’s third Prime Minister, John Christian Watson, and its streets honor Australian judges and legal professionals. The area formerly hosted the Canberra Hog Farm and the Starlight Drive‑in theatre before being redeveloped into medium‑density housing.
Watson is bounded by the Federal Highway, Phillip Avenue and Antill Street. Traffic volumes on these corridors have risen with Gungahlin’s development, and some studies suggest certain sections could exceed capacity in the near future.
