26 Banks Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Sep 2004 | $800,000 | $755 |
| Sold | Oct 1998 | $425,000 | $401 |
| Sold | Sep 1994 | $369,000 | $348 |
| Sold | May 1993 | $340,000 | $321 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1059 m².
26 Banks Street is a detached house situated on a 1,059 m² block in the suburb of Yarralumla, ACT. It is located on Banks Street, one of the major north‑south roads in the suburb.
The property sits on 1,059 square metres of land, offering ample space for garden or outdoor activities. This size provides flexibility for landscaping or extensions, subject to council regulations.
Yarralumla lies approximately 3.5 km (2.2 mi) south‑west of the centre of Canberra. The suburb also borders Lake Burley Griffin, giving residents easy access to lakeside amenities.
Within about 0.3–0.5 km you’ll find the former Australian Forestry School, the CSIRO Forestry Precinct, Westridge House & Grounds, and the historic Yarralumla brickworks. These heritage sites reflect Yarralumla’s early 20th‑century forestry and industrial history.
Banks Street and other Yarralumla roads are planted with exotic trees such as atlas cedars, cherry plums, claret ashes, and native white brittle gums. The mix of exotic and native trees contributes to the suburb’s reputation for wide, tree‑lined avenues.
ACTION’s Route 57 bus, which travels along Novar Street, Schlich Street and Hopetoun Circuit, provides regular service between Woden Interchange and City Interchange. The bus route connects the area to major hubs, making commuting convenient.
Yarralumla is close to a chain of lakeside parks including Weston Park, Yarralumla Bay and Lennox Gardens, offering swimming, playgrounds, barbecue areas and walking paths. The proximity to the lake and parks makes outdoor activities such as rowing, sailing and picnicking popular among locals.
