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42 Atherton Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

- Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Parking
714 m² Land size
- Internal area

About this property

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42 Atherton Street is a house situated on a 714 m² block in Downer, offering ample land for outdoor use and flexible interior arrangements. The sizeable site supports a variety of lifestyle options, from garden development to informal entertaining, while the property’s layout accommodates everyday living needs

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.2435579 / 149.13788143
GNAF PID
GAACT714884773
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/45/26
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
714 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$832
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.2 km
Ray White - Canberra
6.9 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
0.8 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.1 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.4 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
0.7 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.2 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.7 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
1.7 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.6 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.5 km
Secondary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
1.2 km
Combined school | Independent
North Ainslie Primary School
1.5 km
Primary school | Government
Daramalan College
1.1 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Blue Gum Community School
2.4 km
Combined school | Independent
Brindabella Christian College
1.0 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
1.2 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
1.4 km
Primary school | Government
St Joseph's Primary School
2.1 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
2.5 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
2.6 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
2.6 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Campbell High School
3.9 km
Secondary school | Government
Black Mountain School
3.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Harrison School
5.1 km
Combined school | Government
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
1.5 km
Majura Primary School - Watson Preschool Unit
1.6 km
Lyneham Primary School - Downer Preschool Unit
1.7 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What type of property is located at 42 Atherton Street and how large is the land?

42 Atherton Street is a standalone house situated on a 714 m² block. The generous land size provides ample outdoor space for gardening or recreation

How far is the nearest Canberra Metro station from the property?

The closest Metro station is on Swinden Street, approximately 0.3 km (about a 3‑minute walk) from the house. An additional interchange at Dickson is roughly 0.9 km away

What community facilities are within easy reach of 42 Atherton Street?

The Downer community centre and shopping precinct are nearby, featuring a recently refurbished café and a veterinary clinic. A local oval bordered by Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets is also within walking distance

Where can residents find shopping and dining options close to the property?

Dickson Centre, a mixed‑use precinct with shops and eateries, is about 0.8 km away. The Quality Hotel Dickson, offering dining services, is roughly 0.9 km from the home

Which major roads define the boundaries of the Downer suburb?

Downer is bounded by Northbourne Avenue to the east, Antill Street to the south, and Philip Avenue to the north, positioning the property within easy reach of these main arteries

What historic features are associated with the Downer area?

The suburb originated as a CSIRO agricultural research site in the 1930s and was used for opium poppy cultivation during World II. Large pine and gum trees were planted as windbreaks, and a bronze kangaroo sculpture was unveiled in 2019 to celebrate local heritage

What is the underlying geology of the site at 42 Atherton Street?

The land sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium. This limestone‑rich geology reflects the original “Limestone Plains” that gave Canberra its early name

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