About this property
17 Duffield Place is a house situated in the suburb of Downer, Australian Capital Territory. Its layout provides a practical arrangement that supports everyday family living while offering convenient access to local amenities.
17 Duffield Place
17 Duffield Place, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
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Key details
- Locality
- Downer
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714896568
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
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- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
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Frequently asked questions
What type of suburb is Downer, where 17 Duffield Place is located?
Downer is an inner‑north suburb of Canberra, bounded by Northbourne Avenue, Antill Street and Philip Avenue. It is a residential area with a local oval and a small shopping centre.
What historical background does the Downer area have?
The site was originally a CSIRO agricultural research facility in the 1930s and was used to grow opium poppies during World War II. Many of the large pine and gum trees around the former CSIRO buildings were planted at that time.
What geology underlies the property at 17 Duffield Place?
The ground consists of calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, which are overlain by Quaternary alluvium. This reflects the limestone character historically associated with the Canberra region.
Which political representatives cover the Downer suburb?
Downer lies in the federal electorate of Canberra, represented by Alicia Payne of the Labor Party. In the ACT Legislative Assembly it is part of the Kurrajong electorate, which elects a mix of Labor, Green, Liberal and Independent members.
What recreational facilities are close to 17 Duffield Place?
A local oval is situated between Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets, and the Dickson District Playing Fields are about 0.5 km away. Nearby natural attractions include the Dickson Wetland (≈0.7 km) and Calvert Park (≈1.2 km).
How far is the nearest metro station from the property?
Swinden Street Metro station is approximately 1.4 km from 17 Duffield Place, providing access to Canberra’s light‑rail network.
What recent improvements have been made to the Downer shopping centre?
The shopping centre was refurbished in the late 2010s and now includes a new café and a veterinary clinic. In May 2019 a bronze kangaroo sculpture was installed, replacing a missing earlier piece.