Downer

ACT

Downer is a growing suburb in ACT with 4,556 residents.

SA2 code: 801051055
State: ACT

Population

4,556

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+9.4%

3yr: +4.3% · 10yr: +25.1%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$420/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,267/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Downer (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +4.3%5yr: +9.4%10yr: +25.1%Total: +32.9%

Population grew from 3,429 to 4,556 over 24 years, averaging 1.2% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 8.8%

Predominantly detached houses (67.9%), mixed tenure (63% own or mortgage), built for families (45% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 68%

Townhouses 16%

Apartments 16%

1,092 houses261 townhouses255 apartments

Tenure

Owned 28%

Mortgage 35%

Renting 37%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

143 (8.9%)

2 bed

305 (19.0%)

3 bed

725 (45.1%)

4 bed

345 (21.5%)

5 bed

77 (4.8%)

6+ bed

13 (0.8%)

Downer

Population over time — Downer (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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