5/28 Frencham Street, Downer, ACT 2602 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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5/28 Frencham Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 70m2
Land area: 1304m2
This property is currently on the market
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Property Details for 5/28 Frencham St, Downer

5/28 Frencham St, Downer is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1967. The property has a land size of 1304m2 and floor size of 70m2.This Property is currently listed for rent with LJ Hooker Canberra City

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1967
Floor Size
70m2
Land Size
1304m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 50, Section 68, Unit 5

Last Listing description (January 2026)

This well-presented two bedroom apartment offers comfortable, low maintenance living in a convenient location.

Featuring two generously sized bedrooms, a light-filled living and dining area, and a functional kitchen with quality appliances, this home is ideal for professionals, couples, or small families.

The apartment includes a well-appointed bathroom, internal laundry facilities, and the added convenience of a car space.

Positioned close to local shops, public transport, schools, and amenities, this property provides an excellent lifestyle opportunity.

Property Features:
- Two spacious bedrooms
- One modern bathroom
- Open plan living and dining area
- Functional kitchen with ample storage
- Single car space
No current EER

The proposed revitalisation of the Downer Shops will create a vibrant hub in the centre of Downer. No other development offers an established village-like lifestyle right at its doorstep. There is also the additional convenience of the Dickson Shopping precinct only 800m away, providing all your weekly dining and shopping needs.

Suburb Snapshot
Downer is a suburb of Canberra, Australia, in the city's inner north. The suburb is bounded by Northbourne Avenue, Antill Street and Philip Avenue. The suburb was gazetted in 1960 and named after Sir John Downer (18441915) Premier of South Australia and a member of the first Australian Senate in 1901. There is no specific theme for street names.

The buildings which make up the Downer community centre and former shops, were built for the CSIRO in 1930s, and the area now comprising Downer was an agricultural research facility for the CSIRO. The area now comprising the suburb was used between 193945 as a plantation for the growth of opium poppy to provide a source for medications in the unavailability of imported supplies. The large pine and gum trees which surround the block around the shops were planted in this time as a wind break for the CSIRO building. Large trees (Camden Woolybutts) along Swinden street were also planted then, as Swinden street was the driveway for the CSIRO building, where it connected to Northbourne Avenue.

Disclaimer:
Please note that while all care has been taken regarding general information and marketing information compiled for this rental advertisement, LJ HOOKER CANBERRA CITY does not accept responsibility and disclaim all liabilities in regard to any errors or inaccuracies contained herein. We encourage prospective tenants to rely on their own investigation and in-person inspections to ensure this property meets their individual needs and circumstances.

PETS:
Please be aware that at all stages of tenancy this property requires consent to be sought from the lessor for the keeping of any pets at the premises. Consent must be provided before any pets are at the premises.

RENTING BOOK:
https://www.justice.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/2443472/Renting-Book-May-2024.pdf

Property History for 5/28 Frencham St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$404,000
13 Nov 2023
  • 22 Jan 2026
    Listed for Rent $580 / week
  • 13 Nov 2023
    Sold for $404,000
  • 31 Aug 2007
    Sold for $263,500
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About Downer 2602

The size of Downer is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 8.9% of total area. The population of Downer in 2016 was 3662 people. By 2021 the population was 4296 showing a population growth of 17.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Downer is 30-39 years. Households in Downer are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Downer work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 61.50% of the homes in Downer were owner-occupied compared with 57.30% in 2016.

Downer has 1,813 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 41.64% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 33.85% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,245,801 while the median value for Units is $540,189.
  • Houses have a median rent of $698 while Units have a median rent of $490.
There are currently 4 properties listed for sale, and 7 properties listed for rent in Downer on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 75 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Downer.

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