Downer at a glance
Median house
$1,151,000
Median unit
$709,500
Walk score
94
Walker's paradise
Population
4,296
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Downer.
The postcode for Downer is 2602 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Downer is $1,151,000.
Downer (2602) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,151,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Downer has roughly 4,296 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Downer scores 94/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 5 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Downer's population at 4,296, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,296
Median age
35
Family households
64%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,151,000 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $709,500, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $230,000. Prices sit above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,151,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $709,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$436/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$1,151,000
$709,500
4,296
Median age: 35
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.97% (median rent $436/wk against a $1,151,000 price tag). Units yield 3.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.97%
Based on $1,151,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.08%
Based on $709,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
89
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
94
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Downer.
Local schools for Downer
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dickson College
Majura Primary School
North Ainslie Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Downer.
- What is the median house price in Downer?
- The median house price in Downer, ACT 2602 is $1,151,000. The median unit price is $709,500.
- What is the Downer postcode?
- Downer is in the 2602 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- Where is Downer?
- Downer is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2602. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the North Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Downer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $436, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Downer?
- There are 20 schools serving Downer on this page, including Dickson College, Rosary Primary School, Emmaus Christian School.
- How walkable is Downer?
- Downer has a Walk Score of 94 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Downer?
- Downer is close to Watson, Dickson, Lyneham, Hackett, O Connor.
- What is the population of Downer?
- The population of Downer is approximately 4,296 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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