Navigators Park is just 0.1 km away and Voyager Park is 0.2 km away, making both easily reachable on foot. Other nearby green spaces include Rocky Knob Park (≈0.7 km), Janzs Park (≈0.8 km) and Willem Janszoon Commemorative Park (≈0.9 km).

How close is the Red Hill ridge and Canberra Nature Park to the property?

The Red Hill ridge forms the south‑west boundary of the suburb and is less than 1 km from Astrolabe Street, providing immediate access to the Canberra Nature Park’s walking tracks. The ridge offers views over the central Canberra valley and connects to surrounding reserves.

Are there any historic or heritage sites near 26 Astrolabe Street?

Calthorpes' House, a 1927 Spanish‑Mission style home listed by the ACT Heritage Council, is located nearby on Mugga Way. The Apostolic Nunciature, a historic Commonwealth heritage site, sits about 1.4 km away, and the former Boxford garden, once a heritage‑listed suburban garden, was also in the area.

What diplomatic missions are close to the property?

The Embassy of Ethiopia is only 0.4 km from the address, providing very close proximity to a foreign diplomatic mission. The Apostolic Nunciature, another significant diplomatic and religious office, is situated roughly 1.4 km away.

Which public transport facilities are available near 26 Astrolabe Street?

The nearest bus shelters are on Stuart Street in the neighbouring suburbs, about 1.4 km (Narrabundah) and 1.6 km (Griffith) from the property, offering convenient access to Canberra’s bus network.

What is the geological character of the Red Hill area?

Red Hill ridge is an erosion residual composed of metamorphosed Yarralumla Formation sediments, topped by a deeply weathered tonalite intrusion known as the Federal Golf Course Tonalite (≈417 Mya). The landscape features distinctive terra rossa red soils and a mix of plagioclase, hornblende, biotite and quartz minerals.

What are the typical housing types and demographics in Red Hill?

In the 2021 census, about 79 % of dwellings were separate houses, 7 % semi‑detached or townhouses, and 13 % units or apartments. The suburb has a median age of 42 years, an average household size of 2.8 persons, and a stable population of just over 3,100 residents.