40 Atkinson Street, Cook ACT 2614, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Jul 1992 | $133,000 | $183 |
Price per m² based on land size of 725 m².
The property at 40 Atkinson Street is a standalone house situated on a 725 m² block of land. The generous lot size provides ample space for gardening or outdoor activities.
Cook has a small shopping centre that includes the Cook Grocer independent supermarket, Little Oink coffee shop, To All My Friends bar, Jina's Hair Salon, and Prestige Oysters fishmonger, as well as public toilet facilities. The Cook Community Hub, which replaced the former primary school, serves as a local gathering place.
For federal elections, Cook is part of the Division of Canberra. In the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly, it lies within the Ginninderra electorate.
The suburb sits on a band of Greywacke from the Ordovician Pittman Formation along its eastern side, uplifted by the Deakin Fault. Additional formations include Green‑grey dacitic porphyry in the north‑east, Mount Painter Volcanics tuff in the centre and south‑west, and Walker Volcanics rhyodacite to the north‑west.
Pat Rubly Park is about 1 km away, offering green space for recreation. The nearby Mount Painter and The Pinnacle mountains are within 1.2–1.7 km, providing scenic views and walking opportunities.
Big Splash waterpark is roughly 1.3 km from the property, making it a convenient spot for a day of fun. The Big Powerful Owl, one of Australia’s famous big‑thing landmarks, is about 1.5 km away.
The National Health Co‑op has a branch in nearby Macquarie, approximately 1.3 km away, offering healthcare services. The ACT Herpetological Association, a nonprofit group, is also within the same distance.
