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.
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
712 m²
Land
2,415.479 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
UnknownArea
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 DicksonSome homes are built to impress. Others are built to live in. 42 Durack Street, Downer is both.
Tucked into one of Downer's most beloved tree-lined streets, this architectural gem is more than just a house, it's a sanctuary and a statement. Built with sustainability in mind, every detail from the dry-pressed bricks to the double-glazed windows has been thoughtfully considered to create a home that feels as good as it looks.
From the moment you enter, the home wraps you in warmth and elegance. The ground floor is a masterclass in thoughtful design, featuring a spacious bedroom with walk-in robe and a luxe ensuite, plus a separate study. Two distinct living areas offer flexibility for family life, with the main space anchored by a slow combustion fireplace and framed by soaring 3.3 metre raked ceilings.
At the heart of it all is the showstopping kitchen. Expansive stone benchtops, a generous island with breakfast bar, butler's pantry, integrated fridge, and premium appliances make this space as functional as it is beautiful. The adjacent dining area, with its built-in bench seat and stackable windows, feels like a private restaurant, inviting the outdoors in and elevating every meal.
Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with light, and glass doors slide open to a deck that feels like an extension of the home, perfect for long lunches, twilight dinners, or lazy Sunday lounging.
And that's not all. A steel and spotted gum staircase leads to three additional bedrooms, each with generous storage and leafy outlooks. The main bathroom is a retreat, complete with a bathtub that begs for bubbles and a book. The main suite is a true haven, with a walk-through wardrobe, built-in robe, and a private ensuite.
Comfort is assured year-round with reverse-cycle air conditioning, underfloor heating, and that glorious fireplace. A generous laundry with rear yard access and a double lock-up garage with internal entry add practicality to the beauty.
Throughout, the finishes are bold, beautiful, and brilliantly curated, striking the perfect balance between design and functionality. It's the kind of home that wouldn't look out of place on The Block, but it's built for real life.
And outside? It's a private oasis. The deck spills into a lush, established garden interspersed with silver birch, flowering pears, weeping cherries, and crab apples as well as lawn for the kids and a firepit zone that calls for marshmallows and memories.
This is a home that doesn't just tick boxes. It is a home you will be proud to call your own, and one you'll never want to leave.
At a glance:
- Architecturally designed with sustainability in mind
- Striking curb appeal in a tree-lined street
- North-facing, open plan living
- Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors open to rear deck
- Two distant living areas, the main with soaring raked ceilings and fireplace
- Separate dining area with built-in bench and bifold windows
- Bespoke kitchen with integrated fridge, induction cooktop and gas burner, stone benchtops and butler's pantry
- Guest suite downstairs with walk-in-robe and ensuite
- Main suite with walk-through robe and ensuite
- Two additional bedrooms with built-in robes, serviced by a luxurious main bathroom with bathtub
- Study with cantilevered window seat and floating timber desk
- Reverse-cycle air-conditioning and under-floor heating
- Double-glazed throughout
- Recycled dry-press bricks
- Steel and spotted gum staircase
- Custom joinery and premium finishes throughout
- Hot water reticulation system with timer
- Established, landscaped gardens with firepit area
- Double garage with internal access
- Two 2,300L water tanks connected to in-ground watering system
- Within a 15-minute walk to the Downer Shops
- Within a 3-minute drive to the Dickson Town Centre
Listing description written by Stephen Bunday, LJ Hooker Dickson — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby 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.