522 Northbourne Avenue
522 Northbourne Avenue, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
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Key details
- Locality
- Downer
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714897385
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/DOWN/34/11
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- Residential
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Real Estate Agencies
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Popularity is a formula combining local activity, sales speed, and rental speed signals.
* Approximate straight-line distances
Nearby schools
Ordered by:
0.8 km
* Approximate straight-line distances
Frequently asked questions
Where is 522 Northbourne Avenue located within Canberra?
It is situated in the inner‑north suburb of Downer, which is bounded by Northbourne Avenue, Antill Street and Philip Avenue.
What public transport options are close to the property?
The nearest Canberra Metro stations are Swinden Street Metro station (about 0.1 km away) and Dickson Interchange (approximately 0.6 km), providing easy access to the light‑rail network.
What community facilities are within walking distance?
Within roughly 0.6–0.8 km you’ll find the Dickson Centre precinct, Dickson Library, the Old Canberra Inn hotel, and a café at Tilley’s, among other shops and services.
Can you tell me about any recent developments in the local shopping centre?
The Downer shopping centre was refurbished in the late 2010s and now includes a new café and a veterinary clinic, enhancing the range of local retail options.
What recreational amenities are nearby?
A local oval is located between Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets, and the National Hockey Centre (about 0.5 km away) offers field‑hockey facilities.
What is notable about the geology of the Downer area?
The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the limestone plains that gave Canberra its original name.
Which political representatives serve the Downer suburb?
Federally, Downer is part of the electorate of Canberra, represented by Alicia Payne of the Labor Party; at the ACT Legislative Assembly it falls within the Kurrajong electorate.
Are there any notable landmarks or public art near the property?
A bronze kangaroo sculpture was unveiled in May 2019 near the Downer community centre, replacing an earlier missing piece.