82/40 Philip Hodgins St, Wright is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 2015. The property has a land size of 21170m2 and floor size of 68m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2023.
This contemporary apartment is on the top floor of the "Observatory Living" complex in Wright. It has stunning 180-degree North-Easterly views across Canberra towards the Arboretum and Black Mountain. This is a wonderful opportunity for first home buyers or investors to buy into the highly sought after Molonglo Valley region.
The apartment features an open-plan living and dining area which opens onto a private 21m2 balcony, the perfect place to relax and unwind. The kitchen is functional and well-equipped with AEG electric appliances and ample cupboard space. It has a generously sized main bedroom with a built-in mirrored wardrobe and views to the balcony and beyond and a study which offers the versatility to work from home. The huge modern bathroom features floor-to-ceiling tiles and a large shower. An energy efficient reverse cycle split system provides year-round comfort and a 6-star energy rating. The apartment also includes a secure underground single car space and storage cage, conveniently located near the lifts.
Features:
- Generous sized bedroom, with built-in mirrored wardrobe
- Study
- Good sized modern bathroom
- Secure car park and storage cage
- Spacious private balcony
- NBN to the complex
- European laundry with dryer inclusive
- Stone benchtops
- Electric cooktop, oven and dishwasher
- Reverse cycle split system
- 6 star energy rating
EER: 6
Living size: 68m2 (approx.)
Balcony: 21m2 (approx.)
ACT Rates: $1,516 p.a (approx.)
Body Corp: $3,545 p.a (approx.)
The size of Wright is approximately 1.3 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 6.0% of total area. The population of Wright in 2016 was 2753 people. By 2021 the population was 3808 showing a population growth of 38.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Wright is 30-39 years. Households in Wright are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Wright work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 67.20% of the homes in Wright were owner-occupied compared with 76.80% in 2016.
Wright has 2,165 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Wright have seen a 48.51% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 28.66% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
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