You could live in Steve Irwin Street for $1,100-per-week

You could live in a street that pays homage to a late wildlife warrior.

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Canberra in none other than Steve Irwin Street has hit the market, and is available to rent for a 12-month lease at $1,100-per-week from February 13.

Steve Irwin, known to fans worldwide as “The Crocodile Hunter”, was a TV personality and wildlife conservationist. He tragically died in September 2006, aged 44, after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming a documentary in Queensland.

Located at 51 Steve Irwin Street in Wright, a suburb of Canberra under development, the rental on offer is a modern home that’s described as a “private oasis” on the listing.

51 Steve Irwin Street, Wright, ACT

“Exceptionally crafted for comfort and lifestyle,” the listing reads, going on to reveal the property’s standout features.

There is instant kerb appeal with a sleek black exterior, flat roof and lush gardens.

The master bedroom offers an ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms all contain built-in wardrobes.

An open-plan layout and spacious deck is perfect for entertaining, and the interiors take on a contemporary aesthetic with high ceilings, concrete floors and timber accents.

$850 Per Week

51 Steve Irwin Street, Wright ACT 2611

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The industrial-style kitchen is perfect for foodies with ample bench space, sleek black cabinetry and pendant lights.

The suburb of Wright would suit families with cycling facilities, running and walking trails, and parkland nearby. It has a population of 2,748 and an average age demographic of 20 to 39 years.

Domain’s latest data reveals the median price for a four-bedroom home in Wright to be $1.378 million with 14 having sold last year.

Meanwhile, Canberra remains the country’s most expensive city to rent a house at the median rate of $690-per-week, according to Domain’s Rent Report for the December 2022 quarter.

The figure was slightly lower at $680-per-week in the September 2022 quarter and $670-per-week for the December 2021 quarter.

While Canberra is the most expensive city to rent a house, Sydney has taken the crown for being the most expensive city to rent a unit at $575-per-week. Canberra’s median asking rent for a unit is $560-per-week.

Four other houses available to rent in Wright, ACT

12 Ulysses Circuit

$750 Per Week

12 Ulysses Circuit, Wright ACT 2611

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42 Harriott Street

$850

42 Harriott Street, Wright ACT 2611

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60 Thwaites Crescent

$1,200 per week

60 Thwaites Crescent, Wright ACT 2611

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David Fleay Street

$1,000 per week

David Fleay Street, Wright ACT 2611

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