About this property
72 Astor Drive is a house situated in Geilston Bay, Tasmania. The property sits on a 619 m² land parcel.
72 Astor Drive
72 Astor Drive, Geilston Bay TAS 7015, Australia
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Parking
619 m²
Land size
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Internal area
Key details
- Locality
- Geilston Bay
- State
- TAS
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GATAS702190450
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- 35179/4
- Remoteness area
- Regional
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 619 m²
- Internal area
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- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Real Estate Agencies
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* Approximate straight-line distances
Nearby schools
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3.3 km
* Approximate straight-line distances
Frequently asked questions
What is the size of the land that 72 Astor Drive sits on?
The property includes a house set on a 619 m² parcel of land. It provides a modest block size typical for residential lots in Geilston Bay.
Where is 72 Astor Drive located within the suburb of Geilston Bay?
The address is in the residential suburb of Geilston Bay on Hobart’s Eastern Shore, just a short walk from the Geilston Bay inlet of the Derwent River. It benefits from easy access to the East Derwent Highway for travel to central Hobart.
What nearby recreational facilities can residents enjoy?
The area offers the Geilston Bay Boat Club, six synthetic‑grass tennis courts, and walking trails on Natone Hill Bush Reserve. Parks such as Matthew Simmons Park and Geilston Bay Park are also within a kilometre.
Are there any heritage or historic sites close to the property?
Yes, the heritage place Fairfield at 26 Fairfield Road is only about 0.3 km away, and the historic Kennedja property on East Derwent Highway is roughly 0.9 km distant. Several other listed homes in nearby Lindisfarne are also within a short drive.
Is there any scientific significance associated with the local area?
Geilston Bay is nationally significant for the Late Oligocene/Early Miocene “Geilston Bay Local Fauna” fossil site, located about 0.8 km from the house. The site yielded early marsupial fossils that are now housed at the British Museum.
Should prospective owners be aware of any environmental concerns nearby?
The suburb lies downwind of the historic Risdon Zinc Works (Nyrstar Hobart), which has contributed elevated levels of zinc, lead and cadmium to local soils and air. Residents are advised to follow best practices, such as using raised beds for growing vegetables.
What natural bushland reserves are accessible from 72 Astor Drive?
The property is close to several reserves, including Natone Hill Bush Reserve, Thoona Bushland Reserve, Lindhill Bushland Reserve and the larger Pilchers Hill Reserve, all offering walking and dog‑exercise opportunities.