257 Kingsford Smith Drive, Spence ACT 2615, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Jan 1999 | $162,500 | $144 |
| Sold | Dec 1991 | $153,000 | $136 |
| Sold | Dec 1990 | $145,000 | $129 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1121 m².
The property sits on 1,121 m² of land. It provides ample space for a sizeable garden or outdoor activities.
The house has four bedrooms, giving plenty of room for a family or for accommodating guests.
The property is adjacent to Fraser (about 0.9 km away), Melba (around 1.6 km), and Evatt (approximately 2 km). It is also near the suburbs of Charnwood and Flynn.
A local shopping centre nearby includes a butcher, hairdresser, baker, chemist, supermarket with a coffee shop, and a petrol station. Another supermarket complex, known as the Spence/Evatt Shops, is located on Copland Drive.
Yes, the neighbourhood oval bordering Clarey Crescent is within the suburb, and Mount Rogers hill lies about 0.6 km away. George Simpson Park is also roughly 2 km from the house.
The suburb sits on Silurian‑age Hawkins Volcanics, including green‑grey dacite and quartz‑andesite in the centre and west, a green‑grey dacitic porphyry with white feldspar crystals in the southeast, and a shale lens patch in the south‑central part.
Spence was originally named after William Spence, a founder of the Australian Workers’ Union and early member of the House of Representatives. In 2023 it was co‑named to also honour suffragette Catherine Helen Spence.
A CSIRO property is located adjacent to the suburb, providing a nearby centre for scientific research and development.
