9 Hobart Avenue
9 Hobart Avenue, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Forrest
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714892520
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/FORR/13/1
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- -
- Internal area
- -
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Real Estate Agencies
Nearby schools
Frequently asked questions
What type of property is located at 9 Hobart Avenue?
9 Hobart Avenue is a house. It is classified simply as a residential dwelling in the suburb of Forrest.
How is the suburb of Forrest historically significant?
Forrest was gazetted as a suburb in 1928 and was built to the original Canberra plans, featuring circular and geometric street patterns. It was originally populated by senior public servants moved from Melbourne.
What heritage precincts are associated with the area around 9 Hobart Avenue?
The property is within the Forrest Housing Precinct, a Garden City‑style area developed in 1926‑27 and subject to conservation measures to preserve its character. Several nearby heritage sites include the Forrest Fire Station Precinct and the Blandfordia 4 Precinct.
Which notable landmarks are within walking distance of 9 Hobart Avenue?
The Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St. George is about 0.2 km away, the embassy of Austria is roughly 0.3 km distant, and the Manning Clark House is around 0.5 km from the property. Other close points of interest include the Empire Circuit bus shelter (0.5 km) and the Canberra Parliament House weather station (0.5 km).
What is unique about the street layout in Forrest?
Streets in Forrest follow the original Griffin plan, resulting in many circular and geometric patterns that can be confusing to navigate. Major avenues such as Melbourne and Hobart radiate from Capital Hill, creating a distinctive suburban grid.
Are there any conservation measures that affect the housing in this area?
Yes, the Forrest Housing Precinct is governed by conservation measures aimed at preserving its early‑20th‑century Garden City character, including street furniture, native landscaping, and the overall suburban layout. These protections help maintain the historic aesthetic of the neighbourhood.
How does Forrest rank in terms of socio‑economic advantage?
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Forrest is the second most socio‑economically advantaged location in Australia, trailing only the neighbouring suburb of Barton.