178 Atherton Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Apr 2014 | $605,000 | $689 |
| Sold | Nov 2001 | $255,000 | $290 |
| Sold | Mar 1994 | $148,000 | $168 |
| Sold | Jan 1992 | $128,250 | $146 |
Price per m² based on land size of 877 m².
It is a standalone house featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom. The property sits on an 877 m² block.
The lot measures approximately 877 square metres, providing ample space for a garden or outdoor activities.
Within about 1 km you’ll find the Dickson District Playing Fields, the Dickson Wetland, and the local oval surrounded by large trees. Exhibition Park, a multi‑venue showground, is also roughly 1 km away.
The nearest Canberra Metro station is Swinden Street, located about 1 km to the north, offering easy access to the wider city network.
Downer’s own shopping centre, recently refurbished with a café and veterinary clinic, is just a short walk away (approximately 0.2 km). The suburb also has a local oval and a range of small shops.
Downer was originally an agricultural research site for CSIRO in the 1930s and even grew opium poppies during World War II. Many of the large pine and gum trees that line the streets date from that era, although some have been replaced with newer gum varieties.
Federally, Downer is part of the Canberra electorate, represented by Alicia Payne of the Labor Party. In the ACT Legislative Assembly it falls within the Kurrajong electorate.
