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56 Swinden Street
Downer ACT 2602

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 93m2
Land area: 758m2
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Property Details for 56 Swinden St, Downer

56 Swinden St, Downer is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1962. The property has a land size of 758m2 and floor size of 93m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2018.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1962
Floor Size
93m2
Land Size
758m2
Local Government
Canberra Central
Lot/Plan
DOWNER: Block 11, Section 41

Last Listing description (November 2023)

Located in the popular suburb of Downer this 3 bedroom one bathroom home is ideal for families or working professionals wanting to be close to community facilities with a very short commute to the nearby CBD!

The property which is mainly original with polished timber flooring throughout features a separate lounge while the dining room adjoins the kitchen which has a new gas oven and dishwasher installed. There are three good-sized bedrooms, with built-in robes included in the main and second bedrooms.

The bathroom is in great condition being 'retro' original and includes a separate bathtub and shower. There is also a separate laundry and toilet.

Other features which make this home appealing are the split system air conditioners in the living and dining room as well as new double glazed 'tilt and turn' windows throughout.

The rear yard is level, fully fenced and gated meaning the kids can play safely while you enjoy sitting outside. If needing lots of storage space, there's a garden shed available and a detached brick garage which has been converted to both a storage area and room for one vehicle.

THE LOCATION
Being located on this street means being very handy to public transport - a few minutes leads down to Swinden St Light Rail Stop on Northbourne Ave takes you directly into the Canberra CBD while bus route #50 is available on Melba St.

The Dickson Shopping Centre is less than a kilometre from the property and if needing to be close to schools is important - North Ainslie Primary, Lyneham High and Daramalan College are all a short drive away.

The family will enjoy playing in the nearby Downer Playing Fields and the Melba Street park.

Please note: this property is available from 18 December 2023

Features include:
3 bedroom one bathroom home
Separate lounge and dining room
Kitchen includes a new gas oven and dishwasher
Master & 2nd bedroom with built in robes
Original bathroom with separate bath and shower
Separate laundry with dryer & washing machine
New double glazed windows throughout
Split system air conditioning units in lounge and dining room
Polished floor boards
Outdoor entertainment area
Garden shed
Fully fenced and gated rear yard
Detached double brick garage with a storage room and space for one vehicle
758m2 - block size
E.E.R. not available
This property complies with the minimum roof insulation requirements

For more information or enquiries - contact Greg on 0432 365 184.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
You can apply via our website www.acpropertymanagement.com.au and clicking on the 'Apply Here' menu option.
Please note: ALL APPLICANTS OVER 18 MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
A 12 month lease is preferred.
Rent is due on a weekly or fortnightly basis in advance. Bond equivalent to four weeks rent is payable when signing the tenancy agreement.
Please note we do not accept 1Form applications.Tenants must request landlord approval to keep a pet at this property.

Property History for 56 Swinden St, Downer, ACT 2602

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$830,000
18 Aug 2018
Listed for Rent
$700/w
16 Nov 2023
  • 16 Nov 2023
    Listed for Rent $700 / week
  • 27 Sep 2022
    Listed for Rent $640 / week
  • 18 Aug 2018
    Sold for $830,000
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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 1,812 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 37.25% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 52.26% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,202,758 while the median value for Units is $621,531.
  • Houses have a median rent of $680 while Units have a median rent of $490.
There are currently 4 properties listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in Downer on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 72 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Downer.

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