12 Reader Court, Banks ACT 2906, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Apr 2002 | $171,000 | $282 |
| Sold | Nov 1993 | $113,500 | $187 |
| Sold | Oct 1992 | $31,500 | $52 |
Price per m² based on land size of 605 m².
12 Reader Court is a standalone house. It sits on a 605 m² block, providing ample outdoor space for gardening or recreation.
A small shopping centre on Pockett Avenue serves the neighbourhood. It includes two take‑away food shops, a pet grooming salon and a SUPAEXPRESS supermarket, all within easy reach.
Beau and Jessi Park is about 0.4 km away, offering open green space. Gordonvale Park is roughly 0.8 km distant, and Banks Oval (the suburb’s only oval) is moments from the address, used for local events and athletics.
To the east of Banks lies the Rob Roy Nature Reserve, part of Canberra Nature Park, and the smaller mountain Big Monks, known for its gliding stage for paragliders and hang‑gliders. Both are nearby natural features that add to the area’s scenic appeal.
The surface geology throughout Banks is alluvium. Beneath this layer, the surrounding hills consist of Deakin Volcanics, volcanic rocks that formed during the Silurian period about 414 million years ago.
Banks, the most southerly suburb of Canberra, was gazetted on 12 March 1987 and named after botanist Sir Joseph Banks, who accompanied Captain James Cook to Botany Bay in 1770. The suburb’s street names follow a theme of botany and natural history.
