About this property
8 Barker Avenue in Penguin, Tasmania is a house positioned on a 631 m² parcel of land. The property sold for $23,500 on 20 May 2002.
8 Barker Avenue
8 Barker Avenue, Penguin TAS 7316, Australia
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Parking
631 m²
Land size
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Internal area
$23,500
Last sale
Sales history
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | May 2002 | $23,500 | $37 |
Price per m² based on land size of 631 m².
Key details
- Locality
- Penguin
- State
- TAS
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GATAS702193653
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- 54664/96
- Remoteness area
- Regional
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 631 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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11.3 km
* Approximate straight-line distances
Frequently asked questions
What type of property is 8 Barker Avenue and how large is the land?
8 Barker Avenue is a detached house situated on a 631 m² land parcel. The generous block size offers ample outdoor space for gardening or recreation.
Where is 8 Barker Avenue located in Tasmania?
The property lies in the town of Penguin on Tasmania’s north coast, within the Central Coast Council area. Penguin sits on the Bass Highway between Burnie and Ulverstone.
What is the historical background of Penguin, the town where the property is located?
Penguin was settled in 1861 as a timber town and proclaimed in 1875. It grew around a busy wharf that shipped timber and potatoes, and today retains about 30 heritage‑listed sites reflecting its maritime and mining history.
Which heritage places are within a short walk of 8 Barker Avenue?
Several heritage sites are within 0.3–0.9 km, including the House at 124 Main Rd (0.3 km), Watcombe House (0.4 km), Perry‑Ling Gardens (0.4 km), Thomas' Drapery Store (0.6 km) and the Neptune Grand Hotel (0.7 km).
What local attractions are close to the property?
Residents can visit the iconic Big Penguin statue (0.8 km away) and enjoy the nearby waterfront hotels such as Penguin Waterfront Escape (0.9 km). The town’s heritage walks, gardens and coastal views are all within a few minutes’ walk.
Has any recent community infrastructure work been carried out in Penguin?
In August 2020 a $6.5 million foreshore remediation project began, strengthening wave‑break walls, adding access ramps, stairs and a new car park at Lions Park. The works aim to protect the coastline and improve public recreation areas.
How close is the Penguin foreshore and beach area to the house?
The foreshore and beach are roughly 1 km from 8 Barker Avenue, making them easily reachable on foot for walks, picnics or seaside activities.