28 Fenton Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Nov 1995 | $125,000 | $187 |
Price per m² based on land size of 667 m².
The property is a house situated on a 667 m² land parcel. The generous block provides ample outdoor space for gardens or extensions.
The Swinden Street Metro station is approximately 0.5‑0.6 km away, offering convenient public‑transport access within a short walk.
Within a kilometre you’ll find the Downer local oval and shopping centre, which now includes a cafe and veterinary clinic. The Dickson Library and Dickson Centre are also under 1 km away, providing retail and cultural options.
The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium. This limestone‑rich base reflects Canberra’s original nickname, “Limestone Plains.”
Federally, Downer is in the electorate of Canberra and is represented by Alicia Payne of the Labor Party. In the ACT Legislative Assembly it falls within the Kurrajong electorate, which currently elects two Labor members, one Green, one Liberal and one Independent.
The area retains historic large pine and gum trees planted during the 1930s CSIRO research facility era, and a bronze kangaroo sculpture unveiled in May 2019 stands near the local shopping centre.
Dickson District Playing Fields, the National Hockey Centre, Exhibition Park in Canberra, and Canberra Racecourse are all located roughly 1–1.2 km away, providing a range of outdoor and event options.
