Yardize logo Yardize
Residential Property

566 Northbourne Avenue

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
2 Parking
645 m² Land size
- Internal area
$450,000 Last sale (2011)

About this property

yardizepropertyrecord
566 Northbourne Avenue is a three‑bedroom, single‑bathroom house set on a 645 m² block in Downer, ACT. The layout provides a straightforward flow between the interior living spaces and the surrounding land, and the property includes two parking spaces that can accommodate a garage, driveway or carport. It sold for $450,000 on 7 Dec 2011

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24188358 / 149.13621117
GNAF PID
GAACT714885838
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/44/42
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
645 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$740
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
7 Dec 2011
$450,000$697

Price per m² based on land size of 645 m².

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.4 km
Ray White - Canberra
6.7 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
1.0 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.3 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.6 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
0.9 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.3 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.8 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Brindabella Christian College
1.1 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
1.3 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Lyneham High School
1.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
1.4 km
Primary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
1.4 km
Combined school | Independent
North Ainslie Primary School
1.7 km
Primary school | Government
Dickson College
1.8 km
Secondary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.8 km
Primary school | Catholic
St Joseph's Primary School
2.2 km
Primary school | Catholic
Majura Primary School
1.8 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
2.6 km
Primary school | Government
Turner School
2.6 km
Primary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
2.6 km
Combined school | Independent
Merici College
2.8 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Black Mountain School
3.4 km
Secondary school | Government
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
3.8 km
Secondary school | Government
Campbell High School
4.1 km
Secondary school | Government
Brindabella Christian College Early Learning Centre
1.1 km
Wonderschool Dickson
1.0 km
Majura Early Childhood Centre
1.1 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What kind of dwelling is located at 566 Northbourne Avenue?

It is a standalone house offering three bedrooms and one bathroom. The property sits on a 645 m² land parcel

How large is the land area for this property?

The house occupies a 645 m² block, providing ample outdoor space for gardening, recreation, or future extensions

What public transport options are close to the address?

The Swinden Street Canberra Metro station is about 0.3 km away, and the Dickson Interchange, another metro hub, is roughly 0.9 km distant, making commuting convenient

What community amenities are within walking distance?

Within about 0.8–1 km you’ll find the Dickson Library, the National Hockey Centre, the Dickson Centre precinct, a refreshed shopping centre with a cafe and vet clinic, as well as the Old Canberra Inn and the Quality Hotel Dickson

Can you share some history about the Downer suburb?

Downer was gazetted in 1960 and named after Sir John Downer. The area originally housed a CSIRO agricultural research facility and even grew opium poppies during World War II, leaving a legacy of mature pine and gum trees

Have there been recent improvements to the local neighbourhood?

Yes, the Downer shopping centre was refurbished in the late 2010s, adding a new café and veterinary clinic, and a bronze kangaroo sculpture was unveiled in May 2019

What is the geological foundation of the Downer area?

The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the region’s historic nickname “Limestone Plains.”

Related profiles

Jump to the related profiles for this address.