5 Araluen Street
5 Araluen Street, Geilston Bay TAS 7015, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Geilston Bay
- State
- TAS
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GATAS702190084
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- 63450/7
- Remoteness area
- Regional
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 585 m²
- 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 is the land size of the property at 5 Araluen Street?
The house sits on a 585 m² block. This provides a modest yard space for gardening or outdoor activities.
What type of dwelling is located at 5 Araluen Street?
It is a standalone house. The residence is the primary structure on the 585 m² parcel.
How close is the property to the Geilston Bay waterfront and related recreation?
Geilston Bay is only about 0.1 km away, giving very easy access to the bay’s waters and the local boat club facilities. Residents can enjoy walks along the shoreline within minutes.
Which parks and reserves are within walking distance of 5 Araluen Street?
Matthew Simmons Park is roughly 0.4 km away, Geilston Bay Park is about 1.2 km distant, and Natone Hill Reserve lies around 1.5 km from the house. Pilchers Hill, a small bushland area, is also nearby at approximately 0.8 km.
Is there any notable scientific or historical significance in the vicinity of the property?
The Geilston Bay fossil site, about 0.5 km from the home, yielded Late Oligocene fossil mammals now held in the British Museum, marking the area as scientifically important. Historically, the suburb hosted limestone quarries and lime kilns from the 1830s, contributing to Hobart’s early building industry.
Are there environmental considerations for residents due to nearby industrial activity?
The Risdon Zinc Works in Lutana has been linked to elevated levels of zinc, lead and cadmium in soil and air across parts of Geilston Bay. Local guidance recommends using raised garden beds with clean soil for growing vegetables that can absorb heavy metals.