About this property
Alternate search: Unit 1, 3 Aquila Street.
3 Aquila Street, Glenorchy TAS 7010, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 1, 3 Aquila Street.
The home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, sits on a 251 m² block, and includes 2 parking spaces. It is a low‑maintenance residence suitable for small families or couples.
Tolosa Park is about 0.8 km away and Ancanthe Park is roughly 1.3 km distant. The Lower Glenorchy Reservoir is also within 0.8 km, providing easy access to walking and recreation.
Glenorchy Pool, the Village Cinemas complex, and KGV Oval (home of the Glenorchy Football Club) are all within a short drive. The Tasmanian Transport Museum and Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park are also nearby.
Northgate Shopping Centre, Glenorchy Central and Glenorchy Plaza lie roughly 2‑3 km away, offering a range of retail options. Major stores such as Coles, Woolworths and Bunnings are also in the vicinity.
The area experiences medium levels of air pollution due to emissions from the nearby Risdon Zinc Works, with NOx and SO₂ contributing to airborne contaminants. While the local planning scheme does not require specific notifications, it is a factor some residents monitor.
Glenorchy is traversed by the Main Road of Greater Hobart and the Brooker Highway, which connect the suburb to Hobart and surrounding councils. These routes are close to Aquila Street, facilitating convenient travel.
Glenorchy was first occupied in 1804 and developed as agricultural land with orchards from the 1820s. It became a municipality in 1864, achieved city status in 1964, and grew rapidly after WWII as returning soldiers settled in the northern suburbs.