12 Mckeown Place, Banks ACT 2906, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Aug 2015 | $580,000 | $722 |
| Sold | Feb 1998 | $160,000 | $199 |
| Sold | Nov 1997 | $45,750 | $56 |
| Sold | Apr 1993 | $48,000 | $59 |
Price per m² based on land size of 803 m².
The property occupies a land parcel of 803 m². This provides ample space for a family home and outdoor activities.
The house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering comfortable accommodation for a medium‑sized household.
Within walking distance are Beau and Jessi Park (about 0.4 km) and Gordonvale Park (around 1.3 km). The suburb’s sole oval, Banks Oval, hosts local events such as Little Athletics.
Banks has a small shopping centre on Pockett Avenue that includes two take‑away food shops, a pet grooming shop, and a SUPAEXPRESS supermarket for everyday needs.
To the east of Banks lies the Rob Roy Nature Reserve, part of Canberra Nature Park and home to Mt Rob Roy. Nearby is also the smaller mountain Big Monks, accessed from Wollemi Place and featuring a gliding stage for paragliders.
The street names in Banks follow a botany or natural‑history theme, reflecting the suburb’s naming after the botanist Sir Joseph Banks.
Banks slopes gently to the west‑northwest and is underlain by alluvium surface geology, while the surrounding hills consist of Silurian‑age Deakin Volcanics.
