Downer, Australian Capital Territory
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.
| Downer Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | |||||||||||||||
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Downer shops in 2022 | |||||||||||||||
Downer | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°14′39″S 149°08′42″E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 4,296 (SAL 2021) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1960 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2602 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| District | North Canberra | ||||||||||||||
| Territory electorate(s) | Kurrajong | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Canberra | ||||||||||||||
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The suburb was gazetted in 1960 and named after Sir John Downer (1844–1915) Premier of South Australia and a member of the first Australian Senate in 1901. There is no specific theme for street names.
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