17 Paperbark Street, Banks ACT 2906, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Mar 2002 | $85,000 | $121 |
Price per m² based on land size of 700 m².
It is a house situated on a 700 m² block. The generous land size provides space for gardens or outdoor activities.
Beau and Jessi Park is about 0.9 km away, Gordonvale Park is roughly 1.5 km distant, and the suburb’s own Banks Oval is approximately 1.1 km from the house.
To the east lies the Rob Roy Nature Reserve, part of Canberra Nature Park, and the smaller mountain Big Monks, which features a gliding stage for paragliders and hang‑gliders, is also close by.
The surface geology is alluvium across the suburb, while the surrounding hills are composed of Deakin Volcanics that erupted during the Silurian age, about 414 million years ago.
Banks was gazetted on 12 March 1987, making it the most southerly suburb of Canberra.
Yes, the streets are named after themes of botany or natural history, reflecting the suburb’s green character.
Banks has a small shopping centre on Pockett Avenue that includes two takeaway food outlets, a pet‑grooming shop, and a SUPAEXPRESS supermarket.
