North Canberra
Downer
Downer at a glance
Median house
$1,151,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$709,500
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
94
Walker's paradise
Population
4,296
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Downer.
Downer is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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
Sales data pending
$709,500
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
4,296
Median age: 35
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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,296
Median age
35
Family households
64%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Downer postcode?
- Downer is in the 2602 postcode, in ACT, 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, Ainslie.
- What is the population of Downer?
- Downer has approximately 4,296 residents. 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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