Downer at a glance
4,556
People
$1,115,000
Median sale
$420/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
ACT › Downer › Banfield St
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
801 m²
Land
1,114.836 m²
Building
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Downer (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,573/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Downer at a glance
4,556
People
$1,115,000
Median sale
$420/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
ACTPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $420/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. This jurisdiction has no comparable official bond series in the free set.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Downer at a glance
4,556
People
$1,115,000
Median sale
$420/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by LJ Hooker KippaxJust like in the film, Field of Dreams, this is where your dream home becomes reality! The owners have done all the hard work for you, presenting a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom turn-key property, with fresh paint throughout, brand new carpets, and beautifully refreshed gardens. This character-filled retreat offers the ideal combination of mid-century style, comfort, and a clever design built for both entertainment and relaxation-plus the year-round comfort of reverse cycle heating and cooling.
This light-filled home greets you with wonderful street appeal, featuring lush greenery, camellias, and pebble pathways - something my current owners will miss about this home is the presence of a friendly owl that often perches in the palm trees! It all ties into the serenity and the privacy this house has to offer.
Inside, discover an inviting open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, designed to make hosting a breeze. The living room boasts lovely views of the camellias outside, with double doors that open to a stunning back verandah. Whether you're enjoying the shade or basking in the sun, this outdoor space is perfect for family gatherings or quiet afternoons.
The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, thoughtfully updated with a 5-burner stove and large oven, modern range hood, and stylish wooden bench tops. A large island stone bench provides ample storage and prep space, while the kitchen's big picture window overlooks the expansive backyard-ideal for keeping an eye on the kids or pets while you cook.
On the other side of the home is the peaceful sleeping wing. The generously sized main bedroom features hanging lamps, built-in mirrored wardrobes, and a dressing space with floor-to-ceiling windows offering private views of the greenery outside. A renovated ensuite adds a touch of modern luxury. Two spacious bedrooms one with built-in robes share a central bathroom with a separate toilet for added convenience.
The large 801m� block offers extensive gardens front and back of the property with plenty of room to grow and unwind. You can also enjoy secure single car garage and storage shed, and space for multiple cars on the driveway.
The location is unbeatable! Just a 5-minute walk to the Phillip Avenue tram station connects you to Canberra's city centre or Gungahlin in minutes. The newly upgraded Dickson Shopping Centre and China-town is nearby, offering some of the best restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores. Plus you're only a short walk from the ever popular Gang Gang Cafe and Bar at the Downer shops next to the local playground and sports ovals. And just a 6-minute drive to Ainslie's popular shops, where you can enjoy a meal at Edgar's Inn or grab a takeaway from Canteen. School Catchment zones are Lyneham primary & high school, Ainslie primary, Majura primary school, Shirley Smith high school, Gungahlin College, Dickson College, Rosary Primary School and Daramalan College. And close to both the ACT Netball Centre, Lyneham Hockey Centre, and Yowani Golf Club.
THE PROPERTY:
� Freshly painted, new carpets in bedrooms, and updated gardens.
� Timber floorboards.
� Open-plan living, dining, and kitchen.
� Light-filled living room with views of camellias and access to a back verandah.
� Renovated kitchen.
� 5-burner stove and oven.
� Large island bench with plenty of storage.
� 801m� of land.
� Spacious main bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobes, dressing space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
� Modern ensuite.
� Central bathroom with separate toilet.
� Reverse cycle heating and cooling.
� Beautiful street appeal with greenery and pebble pathways.
THE LOCATION:
� Downer is known to be a fantastic family suburb in the Inner-North.
� 5-minute walk to Phillip Avenue tram station, offering fast connections to Canberra's city centre or Gungahlin in minutes.
� Short walk to Downer playground, ovals, and Downer shops.
� Popular Gang Gang Caf� and Bar nearby for coffee or meals with family and friends.
� 4-minute drive to Dickson, home to what the locals call the "Chinatown of Canberra."
� Enjoy newly upgraded Dickson Shopping Centre with top restaurants, cafes, Coles, Woolworths and more.
� 6-minute drive to Ainslie shops with popular spots like Edgar's Inn and Canteen takeaway.
� Close to Australian Catholic University or short drive to Australian National University.
� Walk to EPIC to explore the Capital Farmers Markets each Saturday.
SCHOOL CATCHMENTS:
� Lyneham Primary & High School
� Ainslie Primary School
� Majura Primary School
� Shirley Smith High School
� Dickson College
� Rosary Primary School
� Daramalan College
Your search for the perfect home might just end here! With all the updates complete, this beautifully refreshed property is ready for you to move in and start making memories. Don't miss your chance to turn this dream into your home!
Rates: $4,851 p.a. approx.
Land Tax: $7,893 p.a. approx.
EER: 1.0
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Jeremy Julian, LJ Hooker Kippax — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.