72 Wakefield Ave, Ainslie is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 966m2 and floor size of 190m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2025.
Auction Location: On site
Brand new to the market, filled with generous light and space, is 72 Wakefield Avenue. Close to some of Canberra's most popular shops and amenities is the perfect family home waiting for its next chapter.
Sitting on a sizable 966m2 block, sits this 1930's classic Ainslie home, tastefully updated with its original charm intact. With established green vines embracing the home, high private hedging, 9ft ceilings and beautiful polished Cypress flooring, it will always be a pleasure to come home.
Inside, you will find five well sized bedrooms, three to the north of the home and two to the south. Complete with multiple spacious family areas including a lounge, dining and family room flowing onto the hardwood deck and overlooking the sparkling inground pool, it is an ideal space for a growing family or for those who just need more space for their busy lives, without compromising on location.
Ideal for entertaining, Your Summer days can be spent by the in-ground pool with the family enjoying the tranquil gardens and sunshine from the North. On the colder days, you will appreciate the open fireplace curling up with a glass of red and great book.
Only the second time on the market, this is truly a rare opportunity not to be missed for those looking for lifestyle, space, and proximity to everything you need.
The home.
- Five well sized bedrooms
- Two bathrooms and separate laundry
- Large kitchen with plenty of bench space and storage
- Ducted gas heating
- Open fireplace
- Polished cypress flooring
- Skylight to dining room
- Protected carport and extra parking spaces
- Established leafy, private gardens with inground watering system
- Saltwalter inground pool
- Hardwood deck
- Double brick construction
- Vegetable garden
- back-to-base security system
- Old Canberra brick paving
- Multiple parks, playgrounds and ovals a stroll away
- Moments from the famous Ainslie Shops
- 966m2 block, 222m2 living space
Ainslie.
Ainslie has the best of both worlds, serene nature and reserves while also edging the CBD and bustling Braddon food and nightlife precinct. Grassy ovals and playgrounds in a vibrant community.
- Ainslie's famous shops, complete with IGA, pub, fine dining, pizza, vet, retail, bottle shop and chemist
- Mt Ainslie and the reserve across the road
- Canberra City Centre is a 5 minute drive away
- Public transport accessibility
- Multiple Primary Schools, Colleges and Universities within 2km
- Sports, gym, and recreational facilities within 2km
- Arrive at Canberra Airport within 11 minutes
The size of Ainslie is approximately 3.5 square kilometres. There are 19 parks, covering nearly 9.3% of the total area. The population of Ainslie in 2016 was 5189 people. By 2021 the population was 5376 showing a population growth of 3.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Ainslie is 50-59 years. Households in Ainslie are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Ainslie work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 60.70% of the homes in Ainslie were owner-occupied compared with 57.70% in 2016.
Ainslie has 2,205 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Ainslie have seen a 0.89% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 4.57% increase. As at 30 June 2026:
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