52 Lawrenson Circuit, Jacka ACT 2914
52 Lawrenson Circuit, Jacka ACT 2914
Compact 3-bed house | 248m² block with solar | $660/wk rent potential | Amaroo School catchment | Built-in robes and ducted heating
This property offers a genuinely rare combination in Jacka: a detached house on its own title with solar panels, ducted heating, and reverse-cycle air conditioning, all within a compact 248m² footprint. The 51% building coverage means the house occupies most of the lot, which suits buyers prioritising low-maintenance living over outdoor space. It serves first-home buyers and small families best, given the practical three-bedroom layout, single bathroom, and secure parking for two cars. The Amaroo School priority enrolment area adds genuine long-term appeal for households with school-aged children, while the estimated weekly rent of $660 signals strong investor interest in this segment of the market.
The single bathroom may limit appeal for families who prefer separate facilities, and the compact lot leaves little room for extension or significant landscaping. The building size of 127m² is modest, so storage and living space are efficient rather than generous. Buyers should weigh the convenience of a fully fenced yard and shed against the absence of a second bathroom, which could affect resale competition in a market where many comparable houses offer more. The solar panels and ducted heating reduce ongoing utility costs, which may offset the price premium over nearby townhouses.
|| Comparable Sales: 10/41 Lawrenson Circuit townhouse sold $667,000; Unit 9/4 Lawrenson Circuit townhouse sold $620,000 | Property Price Band: $700,000–$800,000 | Value Drivers: Detached house format, solar panels, school catchment, low-maintenance yard
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 52 Lawrenson Circuit, Jacka ACT 2914
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
1
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
Jacka, a small ACT suburb with 712 residents and an average age of 32, is a thinly traded market. Domain recorded just six house sales in the past year—four three-bedroom and two four-bedroom—while Allhomes lists two sales on an unspecified timeline. Price data is largely opaque: no median house price, growth rate, rental yield, or vacancy figures are published, and Domain shows no median days on market. Individual listings on Allhomes were advertised for 71 to 104 days, suggesting a slow, buyer-favoured turnover. The low transaction count means the suburb offers little price transparency; future growth drivers and risks remain unquantified, with no reliable data on transport, schooling, affordability, or supply constraints. The young demographic profile hints at entry-level demand, but the absence of robust sales data makes any directional call premature.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 10/41 Lawrenson Circuit townhouse sold $667,000; Unit 9/4 Lawrenson Circuit townhouse sold $620,000 | Property Price Band: $700,000–$800,000 | Value Drivers: Detached house format, solar panels, school catchment, low-maintenance yard
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Parking
2
Land
248m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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