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51 Swinden Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

4 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
1 Parking
745 m² Land size
- Internal area
$1,300,000 Last sale (2025)

About this property

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The residence at 51 Swinden Street presents a spacious layout with four sleeping quarters, a single family bathroom and a dedicated parking spot. Set on a 745‑square‑metre block, it offers generous outdoor space and sold for $1,300,000 on 13 Dec 2025

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.2446935 / 149.14095517
GNAF PID
GAACT714897420
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/42/17
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
745 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
13 Dec 2025
$1,300,000$1,744
Sale
9 Jun 2017
$675,000$906
Sale
8 Nov 2007
$410,000$550

Price per m² based on land size of 745 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.2 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.2 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
0.6 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
7.9 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.2 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
0.7 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.1 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.5 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Emmaus Christian School
1.0 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
1.0 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.2 km
Secondary school | Government
North Ainslie Primary School
1.3 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.4 km
Primary school | Catholic
Brindabella Christian College
1.2 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
1.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Majura Primary School
1.5 km
Primary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
1.6 km
Primary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
2.1 km
Combined school | Independent
St Joseph's Primary School
2.1 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
2.5 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
2.7 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
2.5 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Black Mountain School
3.4 km
Secondary school | Government
Campbell High School
3.7 km
Secondary school | Government
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
4.4 km
Secondary school | Government
Majura Early Childhood Centre
0.6 km
Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson
0.7 km
Wonderschool Dickson
0.8 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms are in the house at 51 Swinden Street?

The property features four bedrooms and one bathroom. It is a standalone house offering ample living space for a family

What is the size of the land the home occupies?

The house sits on a 745 m² block, providing a generous garden area. This size allows for outdoor activities and potential landscaping

What public transport options are located nearby?

Swinden Street Metro station is about 0.6 km away, and the Dickson Interchange is roughly 1 km from the property. Both stations connect to Canberra’s light‑rail network for easy city travel

Which local amenities are within walking distance of the property?

The Dickson Library (≈0.7 km) and Dickson Centre precinct (≈0.8 km) are close by, offering shopping and community services. A café, vet clinic, and the Quality Hotel Dickson (≈0.9 km) are also nearby

Can you share a brief history of the Downer suburb where the house is located?

Downer was gazetted in 1960 and originally served as a CSIRO agricultural research site, even growing opium poppies during World War II. Large gum trees were planted along Swinden Street in the 1930s, many of which were later replaced with new varieties

What geological features characterize the area around 51 Swinden Street?

The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium. This limestone‑rich foundation reflects the original name of the region, "Limestone Plains."

Is there any notable public artwork near the property?

A bronze kangaroo sculpture was unveiled in May 2019 near the Downer shopping centre, replacing an earlier piece that had gone missing. It serves as a distinctive landmark for residents and visitors

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