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28 Banfield Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
1 Parking
694 m² Land size
- Internal area
$555,000 Last sale (2014)

About this property

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Located in Downer, this detached residence offers three bedrooms and a single bathroom arranged around a central living area, all set on a 694 m² parcel. The home includes one parking space and provides easy access to local parks and schools, supporting a convenient family lifestyle. It sold for $555,000 on 15 Apr 2014

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.23792516 / 149.14288693
GNAF PID
GAACT714919106
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/52/14
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
694 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$770
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
15 Apr 2014
$555,000$799
Sale
6 Oct 1993
$148,000$213

Price per m² based on land size of 694 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
4.0 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.3 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
1.4 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.7 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.9 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
1.4 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.9 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
9.3 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
1.1 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.4 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.6 km
Secondary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
1.7 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
1.8 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Brindabella Christian College
1.8 km
Combined school | Independent
North Ainslie Primary School
1.9 km
Primary school | Government
Lyneham High School
2.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
2.3 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham Primary School
2.2 km
Primary school | Government
St Joseph's Primary School
2.8 km
Primary school | Catholic
Kaleen Primary School
3.1 km
Primary school | Government
Turner School
3.3 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
3.3 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Black Mountain School
4.1 km
Secondary school | Government
Harrison School
4.3 km
Combined school | Government
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
4.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
0.9 km
Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit
1.1 km
Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit
1.1 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What are the main features of the house at 28 Banfield Street?

The home is a three‑bedroom, one‑bathroom house situated on a sizable block. It offers a single parking space and occupies a land area of approximately 694 m²

How large is the land parcel for the property?

The property sits on about 694 square metres of land, providing ample space for a garden or outdoor activities

Which public transport options are within walking distance of 28 Banfield Street?

Swinden Street metro station is roughly 1 km away, and the EPIC and Racecourse light‑rail station is about 1.1 km from the house, offering convenient access to Canberra’s metro network

What nearby attractions can residents easily visit?

Residents are close to Phillip Avenue (≈0.3 km), Exhibition Park in Canberra (≈0.6 km), Canberra Racecourse (≈0.7 km) and the National Folk Festival site (≈0.9 km), providing a range of shopping, events and leisure options

What is the historical background of the Downer suburb?

Downer was originally an agricultural research facility for the CSIRO, used during 1939‑1945 for opium poppy cultivation. The area later developed into a suburb, and many of the large pine and gum trees date from that era

How did the suburb of Downer get its name?

The suburb was named after Sir John Downer (1843–1915), who was Premier of South Australia and a member of the first Australian Senate in 1901

What type of geological formation underlies the Downer area?

The ground is composed of calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, which reflects the limestone plains that originally gave Canberra its name

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