23 Kensington Street, Glenorchy TAS 7010, Australia
The property at 23 Kensington Street is a standalone house. It forms part of the residential fabric of the Glenorchy suburb.
King George Fifth Park is approximately 0.1 km from the house, offering a short walk for recreation and outdoor activities.
Northgate Shopping Centre is about 0.4 km away, providing a range of retail stores. The Glenorchy CBD also hosts Glenorchy Central and Glenorchy Plaza, adding more shopping choices nearby.
The Tasmanian Transport Museum is roughly 0.5 km away, and the Derwent Entertainment Centre is about 1.4 km distant. The Glenorchy Ice Skating Rink and KGV Oval are also within a kilometre of the property.
Glenorchy is traversed by the Brooker Highway, the main link to surrounding councils, and the Main Road of Greater Hobart, providing convenient vehicle access to Hobart and nearby suburbs.
The area has medium levels of air pollution linked to the nearby Risdon Zinc Works (Nyrstar Hobart), with nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide contributing to airborne emissions. The Tasmanian Planning Scheme does not require notification of land contamination to prospective buyers.
Glenorchy was first settled in 1804 and grew from agricultural roots, especially orchards, into a municipal town in 1864 and a city in 1964. Today it is a largely suburban, working‑class community with a strong post‑WWII residential development.
