18 Wheelwright Crescent, Banks ACT 2906, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Apr 2002 | $90,000 | $125 |
Price per m² based on land size of 717 m².
The property occupies a 717 m² block. It provides ample space for a spacious house and outdoor activities.
Beau and Jessi Park is only about 0.6 km away, while Gordonvale Park is roughly 1.4 km distant. Both parks offer green space and recreational facilities.
The Rob Roy Nature Reserve, part of Canberra Nature Park, lies to the east and includes the hilly Mt Rob Roy. A smaller mountain, Big Monks, is also nearby and features a gliding stage for paragliders.
Banks has a small shopping centre on Pockett Avenue, containing a SUPAEXPRESS supermarket, two take‑away food shops, and a pet‑grooming salon. These services are handy for everyday needs.
Banks is named after Sir Joseph Banks, the botanist who sailed with Captain James Cook to Botany Bay in 1770. The suburb was officially gazetted on 12 March 1987.
The surface of Banks is covered by alluvium, while the surrounding hills are composed of Deakin Volcanics that erupted during the Silurian age, about 414 million years ago.
Banks is bounded by Box Hill Avenue, Tom Roberts Avenue and Tharwa Drive. These roads provide access to surrounding suburbs such as Conder and Gordon.
