12/4 Jardine Street, Kingston ACT 2604
12/4 Jardine Street, Kingston ACT 2604
2 bed 2 bath 1 car | Owner-occupier heavy building | Inner-south Kingston walkability | Long hold tenure pattern | Established apartment stock
The property is positioned within an established inner-south Kingston apartment building where the prevailing configuration is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car layout. The building’s ownership profile is dominated by long-term residents, with a substantial share held beyond ten years, which tends to indicate well-maintained common areas and a stable living environment. The location is a genuine advantage: walkable access to Kingston’s retail and cafe strip, the foreshore, and the parliamentary precinct gives the unit a lifestyle appeal that supports both owner-occupier demand and rental interest. This property is best suited to downsizers and professionals seeking a low-maintenance base in a highly convenient inner-south setting, rather than to investors chasing high turnover.
The unit’s light, outlook, and street-noise exposure may be affected by the specific floor level and aspect, with a north-east facing, higher-floor position likely to command a premium. The property’s position within the building’s established price band might also be influenced by the condition of its kitchen and finishes, the balcony size, and the quality of the strata management. A less favourable aspect or dated presentation may mean a more conservative price entry point despite the building’s otherwise strong fundamentals.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 12/4 Jardine Street, Kingston ACT 2604
Checks found:
Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
1
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
Kingston, an inner-south Canberra precinct, combines urban density with mature infrastructure. Young professionals aged 20–39 drive demand, targeting apartments: unit sales reached 268 in the past year versus 23 house sales, with gross unit yields near 5% and a $670,000 median, down 2.2%. Houses are pricier and slower—Property.com.au records a $1.937 million median and a 3.1% annual fall; Your Investment Property Mag reports $645,000 and -25.73%, reflecting thin turnover and volatile data. Houses average 70 days on market and yield 3.81%. Strong ACT school catchments, bus links and arterial roads support unit demand. Affordability improves gradually; house medians are projected at $1.18 million by end-2026. Rate sensitivity and high entry prices remain constraints.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 18/4 Jardine Street sold for $730,000 | 56/4 Jardine Street sold for $800,000 | Listed Price Band: $700,000–$800,000 | Value Indicator: condition of finishes, internal layout, floor level and aspect
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Parking
1
Land
1.16 acres
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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