170 Atherton Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Mar 2024 | $1,180,000 | — |
The property features three bedrooms. This provides ample space for a small family or shared living.
There is one bathroom. It is conveniently located for the household.
It is a standalone house. The residence offers typical single‑family living in the Downer area.
Downer is an inner‑north suburb of Canberra, bounded by Northbourne Avenue, Antill Street and Philip Avenue, and was gazetted in 1960. The suburb has no specific street‑name theme.
The area originated as a CSIRO agricultural research facility in the 1930s, was used for opium poppy production during World II, and retains historic pine and gum trees planted as windbreaks, with a bronze kangaroo sculpture added in 2019. A tree‑replacement program is underway to maintain the local canopy.
The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the original “Limestone Plains” of Canberra. These geological layers contribute to the area's soil characteristics.
Within roughly 1 km you’ll find the Dickson District Playing Fields, Exhibition Park in Canberra, the Dickson Centre precinct, and the Swinden Street Metro station. These amenities provide recreational, shopping and public transport options nearby.
