Downer, Australian Capital Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Downer.
| Locality | Downer |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.24254 |
| Longitude | 149.14329 |
| Population | 3,566 |
| Density | 2174.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 586 m |
| Postcode | 2602 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 4 km north-northeast |
Downer is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,566. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 2174.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 586 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km north-northeast of Canberra. Downer is located at 35.2425°S, 149.1433°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2602.
Downer unfolds across a landscape of gentle rises and shallow valleys, where the Australian Capital Territory's characteristic eucalypt woodlands give way to manicured lawns and the clean, straight lines of suburban planning. It lies 76.8 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 224°T), and is situated 8.5 km south-south-east of Ngunnawal. The air here carries the crispness of elevation, especially in the cooler months, and the sunlight, even on an overcast day, has a certain clarity that sharpens the edges of the brickwork and the vibrant greens of the parks. Mature trees, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel along the streets, their leaves rustling a quiet song in the breeze, offering dappled shade that shifts and dances with the passing clouds.
The history of Downer is intrinsically linked to the development of Canberra itself, established as part of the city's careful expansion, designed to accommodate its growing population and administrative functions. Its economy, like much of the surrounding region, is largely service-based, supporting the federal government and its associated industries, with a focus on education and research evident in its proximity to major institutions. The area boasts a strong sense of community, fostered by local shopping centres and accessible recreational facilities, making Downer a place where neighbours often greet each other by name, a quiet hum of everyday life playing out against the backdrop of the ACT’s expansive skies.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Downer, Australian Capital Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Downer.
Detailed location data for Downer includes the postcode (2602), telephone area code (02), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Downer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |