8 Troughton Street, Banks ACT 2906, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Jul 1993 | $121,833 | $170 |
| Sold | May 1993 | $41,000 | $57 |
Price per m² based on land size of 715 m².
It is a detached house offering four bedrooms. The property sits on a 715 m² land parcel.
The house sits on 715 m² of land, providing ample space for a garden or outdoor activities. The lot size is typical for a family home in Banks.
Banks is Canberra’s most southerly suburb, gazetted on 12 March 1987 and named after botanist Sir Joseph Banks. The area features gently sloping terrain and street names themed around botany and natural history.
Beau and Jessi Park is about 0.3 km away, and Gordonvale Park is roughly 1 km distant. The suburb’s own Banks Oval, used for local events and athletics, is also nearby.
Yes, the Rob Roy Nature Reserve lies to the east of Banks, offering hilly trails and views of Mt Rob Roy. The smaller mountain Big Monks, also to the east, provides a gliding stage for paragliders and hang‑gliders.
A small shopping centre on Pockett Avenue serves the neighbourhood, featuring two takeaway food shops, a pet grooming shop, and a SUPAEXPRESS supermarket. These amenities are within walking distance of the property.
The surface geology throughout Banks is alluvium. Beneath the alluvium, the surrounding hills consist of Deakin Volcanics, volcanic rocks formed during the Silurian age about 414 million years ago.
