6 Backhouse Street, Latham ACT 2615, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Dec 1998 | $145,000 | $222 |
Price per m² based on land size of 653 m².
It is a standalone house offering three bedrooms and two bathrooms, positioned on a 653 m² block.
The residence sits on approximately 653 square metres of land, providing space for a garden or outdoor activities.
The Boslem and Harte Park and George Simpson Park are each about 1.2 km away, offering open green space and recreational facilities. Both are reachable within a short walk.
Kippax Centre and Kippax Fair Shopping Centre are each roughly 1.5 km from the home, providing a range of retail and services. The former local shopping centre in Latham no longer exists, having been replaced by townhouse developments.
An ACTEWAGL/Evoenergy substation is situated about 0.5 km from the property, ensuring reliable electricity supply. The suburb also benefits from local water and sewer services typical of Canberra.
Latham is enclosed by Ginninderra Drive to the north, Florey Drive to the west, Southern Cross Drive to the south, and Kingsford Smith Drive to the east. These arterial roads provide easy access to surrounding districts.
The suburb rests on Upper Silurian Deakin Volcanics, featuring layers of green‑grey and purple rhyodacite, rhyodacitic tuff, and pink rhyolite among others. These volcanic formations underlie the local terrain.
Federally, the address falls within the Fenner electorate, while for ACT Legislative Assembly elections it is part of the Ginninderra electorate. These divisions determine representation at federal and territory levels.
