11a/52 Forbes St, Turner is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces.
Positioned in one of the best suburbs in Canberra, this first-floor apartment blends lifestyle and convenience in the leafy Northgate Gardens development. With well-kept gardens, secure entry and a peaceful community atmosphere, the complex has long been a favourite among both owner occupiers and investors. You're moments from Braddon's vibrant caf scene, the Canberra CBD and some of the best green spaces the Inner North has to offer. The light rail is easily accessible with Ipima Street and Macarthur Avenue stops both just a short walk away.
Inside, the home offers generous proportions and thoughtful design. The open plan living and dining area flows seamlessly onto a private balcony with calming garden views, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening. The kitchen is modern with a Bellini electric cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher and plenty of storage, making daily living easy. A separate laundry and a full-size bathroom with both a bath and shower add to the home's practicality and comfort.
The two bedrooms are spacious, filled with natural light and complete with built in wardrobes. A split system air conditioner in the living space ensures comfort throughout the seasons. You'll also enjoy the convenience of an automatic single lock-up garage with additional storage, a rare bonus so close to the city.
Whether you're a first home buyer seeking location and lifestyle, or an investor looking for a strong asset, this property is one to inspect. Just minutes from the city centre, ANU, O'Connor shops and Braddon's dining precinct, you're perfectly placed to enjoy everything the Inner North has to offer while coming home to the peace and privacy of a well-maintained garden complex.
The Perks:
Sought after Northgate Gardens complex
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 lock-up garage design
Open plan living and dining area
Split system air conditioning for year-round comfort
Spacious modern kitchen with Bellini electric cooktop, oven and dishwasher
Two well-sized bedrooms with built in wardrobes
Bathroom with both bathtub and shower
Separate laundry room
Private balcony with peaceful garden views
Lock up garage with storage room
Proximity to Canberra CBD and Braddon dining precincts
Within a 5-minute walk to the Ipima Street and Macarthur Avenue Light Rail Stops
Within a 10-minute walk to the O'Connor Shops
The Numbers:
Living area: 78m
Balcony: 8m
Build year: 1981
Rates: $621 per quarter
Strata: $1,388 per quarter
Rental: $610 - $630 per week
EER: 5.5 stars
Explaining the private treaty process:
To ensure a fair & equitable process, all offers are confidential. This gives our buyers peace of mind that
we will not disclose an offer to another buyer in an attempt to force that buyer's intent. For guidance on
when offers close and how best to submit an offer, please contact the agent directly.
The size of Turner is approximately 1.5 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 27.1% of total area. The population of Turner in 2016 was 4047 people. By 2021 the population was 4470 showing a population growth of 10.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Turner is 20-29 years. Households in Turner are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Turner work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 43.30% of the homes in Turner were owner-occupied compared with 34.20% in 2016.
Turner has 2,962 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Turner have seen a 49.96% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 21.85% increase. As at 28 February 2026:
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