8 Baudin Street, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Nov 2002 | $1,385,000 | $891 |
| Sold | Mar 1997 | $552,000 | $355 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1553 m².
8 Baudin Street is a standalone house situated on a 1,553 m² block. The generous land area provides ample space for gardens or outdoor amenities.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Forrest is the second most socio‑economically advantaged location in the country, coming just after the neighbouring suburb of Barton.
The property is close to several heritage‑listed places, including the Manning Clark House (≈0.8 km) and the Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St George (≈1.0 km). The area also features the historic Forrest Housing Precinct and the St Andrew's Church Precinct, both celebrated for their early 20th‑century architecture.
Two bus shelters are nearby: the Arthur Circle shelter (about 0.4 km) and the Empire Circuit shelter (0.4‑0.5 km). Both provide convenient access to Canberra’s bus network.
Collins Park is approximately 0.6 km away, offering open lawns and walking paths. Latrobe Park is also close, at around 0.7 km, providing additional recreational space.
Yes, the embassies of Switzerland and Austria are each about 0.9 km from the residence, making the area convenient for diplomatic visitors.
The suburb sits mainly on Mount Painter Volcanics, consisting of dark‑grey to green‑grey dacitic tuff, with patches of Ordovician Pittman Formation greywacke and Calcareous shale in the north. A local fault, the Deakin Fault, separates these volcanic rocks from surrounding sedimentary layers.
