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They&#x27;re three of Canberra&#x27;s most coveted locations: the inner north, the inner south and Woden Valley.But what does it actually cost to get a foot in the door in each of these areas? What does entry-level pricing look like when you&#x27;re living in a suburb close that&#x27;s to the city and/or offers fantastic amenity?The answers might surprise you.<h3 data-block-key="dn41">Inner north: <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12C/6 Irvine Street, Watson</a></h3><img alt="12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379-image-0-20230322231628887017-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">An opportunity to enter the market exists with this sun-filled, turn-key apartment. It has a charming, neutral design, ready for styling by its new owner. <img alt="12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379-image-0-20230322231629923135-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379-imag.width-800_Yk3h9na.jpg" width="800">The apartment is located centrally - at the foot of the Mount Majura walking trail - and just minutes from The Australian Catholic University, light rail and the city centre.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/12c-6-irvine-street-watson-act-2602-77379/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="6bkhc">Inner south: <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-77719/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14/46 McMillian Crescent, Narrabundah</a></h3><img alt="14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-77719-image-0-2023032923_WPbejDJ-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-.width-800.jpg" width="800">This cute dual-level complex of just 14 apartments offers a close-knit community feel with an impressive style of living.<img alt="14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-77719-image-0-2023032923_2j5Lgid-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-.width-800_jBZGFyL.jpg" width="800">Large windows light up the open-plan living space and the home has a private balcony with views of the neighbouring St. John the Baptist Cathedral. The award-winning cafes and restaurants of Manuka are just minutes away. <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/14-46-mcmillian-crescent-narrabundah-act-2604-77719/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="dso0b">Woden Valley option one: <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/37-27-coxen-street-hughes-act-2605-77688/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">37/27 Coxen Street, Hughes</a></h3><img alt="Screen Shot 2023-04-27 at 11.49.29 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="463" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2023-04-27_at_11.49.29_am.width-800.png" width="800">This ground floor studio apartment is located in the leafy Greenhaven Court development: walking distance to The Canberra Hospital, Canberra College and all the amenities of the Woden Town Centre.<img alt="Screen Shot 2023-04-27 at 11.49.04 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="462" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2023-04-27_at_11.49.04_am.width-800.png" width="800">The compact floorplan is perfect for minimalist Ikea styling. #flatpacklife<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/37-27-coxen-street-hughes-act-2605-77688/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="dtm58">Woden Valley option two: <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/21-45-eggleston-crescent-chifley-act-2606-78112/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21/45 Eggleston Crescent, Chifley</a></h3><img alt="Screen Shot 2023-04-27 at 11.48.35 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="519" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2023-04-27_at_11.48.35_am.width-800.png" width="800">An investment opportunity awaits in this tri-level complex that backs onto the green lawns of Chifley Oval.<img alt="Screen Shot 2023-04-27 at 11.48.17 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="526" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2023-04-27_at_11.48.17_am.width-800.png" width="800">Located moments from the local shops and Woden Town Centre, the studio-style apartment even comes with its existing furniture. <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/21-45-eggleston-crescent-chifley-act-2606-78112/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

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The cherry blossoms which flank the front entrance of this light, bright and modern home in a sought-after pocket of Watson are just a taste of what&#x27;s to come.The property at <a href="/sale/16-bettie-mcnee-street-watson-act-2602-47714/">16 Bettie Mcnee Street</a><a href="/sale/16-bettie-mcnee-street-watson-act-2602-47714/">, Watson</a> is surrounded by professionally landscaped, low maintenance gardens, adding both privacy and creating your own little suburban oasis. As well as the cherry blossoms, you&#x27;ll find daffodils, jasmine, and 10 different types of maples, which all provide a beautiful backdrop to the outdoor areas, and a peek of greenery from every room.The home itself is four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two living areas spread across 206sqm of internal space. The master suite sits private at the front of the property, while the remaining three bedrooms are generous in size and feature honeycomb blinds and built-in robes.The main living areas and bedrooms capture the best of the northerly sun, while the front living area is separated from the rest of the home, and works nicely as a kids retreat. The contemporary open-plan kitchen has granite bench tops, loads of space, quality stainless steel appliances and gas cooking.<img alt="16 Bettie Mcnee Street WATSON 3.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/16_Bettie_Mcnee_Street_WATSON_3.width-800.png" width="800">The property features zoned, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout, and its impressive energy efficiency rating of 5.5 makes it easy and affordable to keep the family comfortable through Canberra’s four seasons.Back out in those gardens, there’s a rear alfresco area, with an overhead sail for shade, where you can watch the kids play on the fortress and rock-climing wall, or entertain on the separate stained deck alfresco area. The double car garage has reverse cycle air conditioning and TV connections, and can comfortably be used as a home gym.<img alt="16 Bettie Mcnee Street WATSON 6.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/16_Bettie_Mcnee_Street_WATSON_6.width-800.png" width="800">&quot;From the beautiful, blossoming, low maintenance gardens, quality fixtures and fittings, to the versatile, accommodating floor plan, every aspect exudes a lovely family home,&quot; says selling agent Andrew Grenfell from <a href="/agencies/lj-hooker-dickson/">LJ Hooker Dickson</a>.&quot;Located in one of Watson&#x27;s most sought after locations, there&#x27;s nothing to do but move in and enjoy. This property will be your gateway into the wonderful lifestyle Watson provides.The home will go to auction on Saturday October 23. Click here to find out more about <a href="/sale/16-bettie-mcnee-street-watson-act-2602-47714/">16 Bettie Mcnee Street Watson</a>.

Family living amongst the cherry blossoms in Watson

Canberra’s inner north property market is known for being pricey given its location to the CBD. If you feel like you are priced out of suburbs such as <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/turner-act-2612/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turner</a>, <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/braddon-act-2612/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Braddon</a>, and <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/oconnor-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">O&#x27;Connor</a> then check out these three apartments which are a bargain buy for those who want to live in the most sought-after area of Canberra but at a cheaper cost.Here’s a list of apartments currently for sale for less than $400,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/reid-act-2612/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reid</a><img alt="101/14 Boolee Street REID, ACT 2612" class="richtext-image full-width" height="459" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-24_at_1.17.51_pm.width-800.png" width="800"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/101-14-boolee-street-reid-act-2612-41416/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">101/14 Boolee Street</a> in Reid is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment with a $380,000 price guide. Currently listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/samuel-thompson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samuel Thompson</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-manuka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Manuka</a>, the spacious apartment is north facing and moments away from the Civic Centre and Glebe Park.There is a large bedroom with a built in wardrobe, a white-tiled kitchen and open-plan living and dining room. There are two balconies which provide for the perfect space to relax and a large bathroom fit with a bathtub and shower.<img alt="101/14 Boolee Street REID, ACT 2612" class="richtext-image full-width" height="464" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-24_at_1.18.25_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The apartment also has access to a communal tennis court and swimming pool.To find out more, call <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/samuel-thompson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samuel Thompson</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-manuka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Manuka</a> on 0412 300 774.<a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/watson-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watson</a><img alt="48/21 Aspinall Street WATSON, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-24_at_1.22.32_pm.width-800.png" width="800">It’s hard to fault this two-bedroom apartment at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/48-21-aspinall-street-watson-act-2602-43457/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">48/21 Aspinall Street</a> in Watson. With a price guide of $380,000, this top-floor apartment comes with all the amenities one would need and in a quiet location just moments from EPIC exhibition park.Enter the apartment to an abundance of natural light and an open-plan living and dining area with direct access to a front balcony.<img alt="48/21 Aspinall Street WATSON, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="611" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-24_at_1.23.07_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Tucked behind here is the kitchen and two bedrooms, both with build-in-wardrobes and access to a balcony. The apartment complex has two tennis courts and a large pool to be used at your convenience.To find out more, call <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home by Holly</a>’s <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jenny-michael-and-mark-mcreynolds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Michael and Mark McReynolds</a> on 0419 688 034.<a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/dickson-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dickson</a><img alt="1/108 Davenport Street DICKSON, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="536" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-24_at_1.25.38_pm.width-800.png" width="800">This ground floor two-bedroom apartment in Dickson at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1-108-davenport-street-dickson-act-2602-43131/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1/108 Davenport Street</a> is in the heart of Canberra’s inner-north and with a very reasonable price tag of $360,000. The two bedrooms have ample space for a queen sized bed, carpeted floors and built-in-wardrobes. The open-plan loungeroom gets direct sunlight and access to the kitchen. The bathroom includes a shower and bathtub.<img alt="1/108 Davenport Street DICKSON, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-24_at_1.25.10_pm.width-800.png" width="800">With views of the interior courtyard, this apartment offers the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the City while also not being too far out.To find out more, call <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/oneagency-sandy-morris/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Agency Sandy Morris</a>’s <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/sandy-morris/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandy Morris</a> on 0420 380 895 or <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/dakota-conrad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dakota Conrad</a> on 6296 4252.<a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/braddon-act-2612/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Braddon</a><img alt="610/17 Dooring Street BRADDON, ACT 2612" class="richtext-image full-width" height="602" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-24_at_1.29.12_pm.width-800.png" width="800">A modern apartment in Canberra’s most hipster location –<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/610-17-dooring-street-braddon-act-2612-43420/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No. 610/17 Dooring Street</a> in Braddon offers a luxurious style complete with convenience.The one-bedroom one-bathroom apartment has a price guide of $355,000. The apartment is inundated with natural light thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows and sprawling views of Canberra’s bush landscape.<img alt="610/17 Dooring Street BRADDON, ACT 2612" class="richtext-image full-width" height="592" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-24_at_1.29.22_pm_aBzQelj.width-800.png" width="800">There are tenants currently in the property on a fixed term lease that ends in January 2022 that pay $450 per week.Located on the sixth floor, the apartment has a modern kitchen, a large balcony with views of Mt Ainslie, and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room.To find out more, call <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home By Holly</a>’s <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/sally-strang/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sally Strang</a> on 0410 626 731 or <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/ash-costello/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ash Costello</a> on 0402 718 359.Check out all the latest listings on <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango</a>.

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130/20 Federal Highway WATSON, ACT 2602 is for Sale on Zango

Jo Maxwell

John Dunn

WATSON

North Canberra

ACT & Surrounds

This large 2 bedroom apartment overlooking the  nature reserve offers excellent value.
 The apartment is situated in a great complex that features swimming pool, leafy garden, large common areas and undercover parking for two cars.
The unit is in excellent condition with 92m2 living space, it  is light and airy and currently rented on a month to month.
The  Dickson Shopping Centre is close by as is the light rail into town. Inspection by appiontment
Call Jo Maxwell 0412 149 513 to inspect.

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Population in Watson is 5862, with a median age of 34. This is way below the Canberra average of 40.5 and way below the national 41.6

Your new suburb is very young

Compared to other areas, couples (23%) and singles (13%) are over represented and the amount of single parents lower than national average

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A majority of 58% live in a house, followed by 25% apartment dwellers. Households are 2.4 people on average, seems like Watson is the place to go for spacious living!

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130/20 Federal Highway WATSON, ACT 2602

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Distance	School	Address
1.09 km	Majura Primary	Knox Street, Watson
1.97 km	Rosary Primary	Fleming Street, Watson
2.20 km	Alternative Education Program/Dickson College	Phillip Avenue, Dickson
2.27 km	Dickson College	Phillip Avenue, Dickson
2.27 km	Secondary Introductory English Centre (at Dickson College)	Phillip Avenue, Dickson
2.44 km	Blue Gum Community School	Maitland Street, Hackett
2.99 km	Emmaus Christian School	Davenport Street, Dickson
3.05 km	Northside Primary Introductory English Centre (at North Ainslie Primary School)	Majura Avenue, Ainslie
3.05 km	Ainslie North Primary	Majura Avenue, Ainslie
3.17 km	Daramalan College	Cowper Street, Dickson

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