26 Wittunga Crescent, Banks ACT 2906, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Aug 2005 | $255,000 | $411 |
| Sold | Feb 2003 | $140,000 | $225 |
Price per m² based on land size of 620 m².
The property sits on a 620 m² block. It provides a modestly sized garden space typical for a suburban house in Banks.
A small shopping centre on Pockett Avenue serves the neighbourhood, featuring a SUPAEXPRESS supermarket, two take‑away food shops and a pet grooming service. It is located within the suburb, providing convenient everyday supplies.
Beau and Jessi Park is about 0.9 km away, while Gordonvale Park lies roughly 1.8 km to the south. The local Banks Oval, used for community events such as Little Athletics, is also within the suburb.
The Rob Roy Nature Reserve, part of Canberra Nature Park, lies to the east of Banks and includes the hilly Mt Rob Roy. A smaller feature, Big Monks, is also nearby and offers a gliding stage for paragliders and hang‑gliders.
Banks was gazetted on 12 March 1987. It is named after Sir Joseph Banks, the botanist who accompanied Captain James Cook to Botany Bay in 1770.
Yes, the streets in Banks follow a botanical or natural‑history theme, reflecting the suburb’s naming after the celebrated botanist Sir Joseph Banks.
The surface geology of Banks is alluvium, while the surrounding hills consist of Deakin Volcanics that erupted during the Silurian age, about 414 million years ago.
The residence is approximately 0.4 km from the ACT Remainder – Tuggeranong area, placing it within easy walking distance of the broader territory.
