About this property
16 Padbury Street is a house on a 710 m² parcel in Downer, providing a practical layout that supports a comfortable lifestyle. The property includes parking spaces and was sold for $126,000 on 4 Jul 1997.
16 Padbury Street
16 Padbury Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Parking
710 m²
Land size
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Internal area
$126,000
Last sale
Sales history
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Jul 1997 | $126,000 | $177 |
| Sold | May 1994 | $65,000 | $91 |
Price per m² based on land size of 710 m².
Key details
- Locality
- Downer
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714886628
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/DOWN/37/8
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 710 m²
- Internal area
- -
- 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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Nearby schools
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0.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
What type of property is located at 16 Padbury Street and how large is the land parcel?
The address is a standalone house situated on a 710 m² block. It provides ample yard space typical of inner‑north Canberra homes.
How far is the nearest Canberra Metro station from 16 Padbury Street?
Swinden Street Metro station is only about 0.3 km away, making train access a short walk from the property.
What community amenities are within walking distance of 16 Padbury Street?
The Dickson Library and the Dickson Centre are each roughly 0.5 km away, while the National Hockey Centre is about 0.8 km from the home. These facilities provide convenient options for recreation and services.
What is notable about the history of the Downer suburb where the property is located?
Downer was originally a CSIRO agricultural research site in the 1930s and even grew opium poppy during World War II. A bronze kangaroo sculpture was installed in the local shopping centre in May 2019, adding a distinctive artistic feature.
What geological formations underpin the land at 16 Padbury Street?
The site sits on calcareous shales belonging to the Canberra Formation, which are overlain by Quaternary alluvium. This reflects the limestone origins of the region historically known as the ‘Limestone Plains.’
Which political districts represent the Downer area?
Downer is in the federal electorate of Canberra, represented by Alicia Payne of the Labor Party. At the territory level it falls within the ACT Legislative Assembly electorate of Kurrajong.