Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Downer ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Downer, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Downer ACT is 4,296 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Downer is $1,125 per week ($58,500 per year). Median rent in Downer is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Downer has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Downer has a population density of 2628.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Downer is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Downer is $2,167.

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Downer Population

residents (Census 2021)

Downer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,125/wk

$58,500 per year

#623 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Downer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (2,079) Female 51.7% (2,221)

Population Density

2628.8

people per km²

4,296 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,882

Family income/wk

Downer Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Downer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.7% 437 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.3% 562 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Downer Country of Birth

Australia

86.6%

England

3.9%

China

3.4%

India

2.9%

Indonesia

0.7%

Canada

0.7%

Iran

0.6%

Hong Kong

0.4%

Afghanistan

0.4%

Cambodia

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Downer Religion

No Religion

59.4%

Catholic

15.4%

Buddhism

6.7%

Not stated

6.3%

Anglican

5.5%

Hinduism

2.8%

Eastern Orthodox

2.0%

Islam

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Downer Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

87.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Downer Languages Spoken at Home

Other

36.6%

Mandarin

19.9%

Vietnamese

11.4%

Greek

8.8%

Hindi

6.3%

Cantonese

6.0%

IAL Nepali

5.7%

SAL Tot

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Downer Employment

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Employed full-time

44.0% 1,431 people

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Employed part-time

25.6% 831 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 102 people

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Not in labour force

27.3% 887 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Downer Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

41.3%

Postgraduate Degree

28.1%

Certificate III/IV

11.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.7%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Downer Occupation

Professionals

39.2%

Managers

22.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.5%

Community & Personal Service

8.2%

Labourers

5.0%

Sales Workers

3.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Downer Field of Study

Society & Culture

31.3%

Management & Commerce

18.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.2%

Education

7.0%

Creative Arts

7.0%

Health

6.9%

Engineering

5.9%

Information Technology

5.6%

Architecture & Building

3.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Downer Dwelling Types

Separate house

80.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

10.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Downer Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.9%

$4,000+/wk

22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Downer Marital Status

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Married

41.5% 1,466

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Separated

3.1% 111

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Divorced

6.8% 241

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Widowed

4.0% 142

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Never married

44.5% 1,572

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Downer Ancestry

English

25.2%

Australian

24.9%

Other

14.5%

Irish

10.1%

Scottish

8.5%

Chinese

4.3%

German

3.1%

Italian

2.5%

Indian

1.9%

Dutch

1.8%

Vietnamese

1.6%

Greek

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Downer School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.0%

Secondary — Government

21.9%

Vocational Education

17.2%

Pre-school

11.7%

Primary — Catholic

7.6%

Secondary — Catholic

4.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Downer Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.3% 353

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No need for assistance

95.7% 7,930

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Downer Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.4% 823

—

Not a volunteer

75.6% 2,552

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Downer Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.0%

$300-$449/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.7%

$800-$999/mo

3.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Downer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.0%

Did not go to work

13.2%

Bicycle

8.5%

Tram/Light Rail

5.5%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

Bus

2.1%

Walked only

2.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Other

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Truck

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Downer Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.9%

1 vehicle

42.5%

2 vehicles

35.9%

3 vehicles

11.0%

4+ vehicles

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Downer Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.9%

2 bedrooms

19.0%

3 bedrooms

45.1%

4 bedrooms

21.5%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Downer Population Mobility

24.0%

moved in the last year

51.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Downer Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

166

Indigenous residents

8,170

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Downer Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

490

Asthma

167

Arthritis

112

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Downer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Downer Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.7%

Couple — no children

27.9%

Couple — no children under 15

9.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Downer Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.8% 26

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 16

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Previously served

2.7% 90

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Never served

96.1% 3,249

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Downer Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 447

—

Did not provide

86.7% 2,919

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Downer Children Ever Born

No children

45.2%

1 child

15.9%

2 children

23.8%

3 children

10.8%

4 children

3.7%

5+ children

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Downer When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

114

1991–2000

133

2001–2010

211

2011–2015

208

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Downer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.9%

5–14 hours

36.8%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

6.0%

Did not do domestic work

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Downer Household Size

1 person

27.1%

2 persons

30.7%

3 persons

17.5%

4 persons

16.2%

5 persons

5.8%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Downer Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,123

Moved from ACT

600

Moved from NSW

142

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Downer Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.1%

Step family — no other children

5.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.8%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Downer Schools

schools nearby

government

1136

avg ICSEA score

8,890

total students

Blue Gum Community School Independent

Combined · K-10 · 167 students

1164

ICSEA

Brindabella Christian College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 929 students

1154

ICSEA

North Ainslie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 527 students

1145

ICSEA

Turner School Government

Primary · K-6 · 318 students

1141

ICSEA

O'Connor Cooperative School Government

Primary · K-2 · 60 students

1141

ICSEA

Merici College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 992 students

1138

ICSEA

Emmaus Christian School Independent

Combined · K-10 · 590 students

1138

ICSEA

Majura Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 675 students

1135

ICSEA

Lyneham Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 498 students

1135

ICSEA

Lyneham High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 1,034 students

1132

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 334 students

1130

ICSEA

Daramalan College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,498 students

1127

ICSEA

Rosary Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 369 students

1121

ICSEA

Dickson College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 899 students

1101

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Downer Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,267/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Downer

Your weekly income

≈ $9,824/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $1,847/wk

Rent share 18.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Downer

What is the population of Downer ACT?

The population of Downer ACT is 4,296 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2628.8 people per km².Downer is ranked #1,793 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Downer?

The median personal income in Downer ACT is $1,125 per week, or $58,500 per year.The median household income is $2,267 per week.Family income is $2,882 per week.Downer is ranked #623 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Downer?

Median rent in Downer ACT is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Downer ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Downer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Downer ACT is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Downer?

The median age in Downer ACT is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Downer a good suburb to live in?

Downer is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 4,296.The median income is $1,125/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80047. All dollar figures in AUD.