15 Melba Street
Downer ACT 2602, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Downer
- State
- ACT
- Coordinates
Latitude and longitude for the mapped property location.
- 35.24714908 / 149.14228351
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714889087
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CANB/DOWN/40/7
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 695 m²
- Internal area
- -
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Market estimates
Based on curated rent estimate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the size of the land for 15 Melba Street?
The property sits on a 695 m² block. This provides ample garden and outdoor space for a family home
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the house have?
The house features three bedrooms and one bathroom. It is a single‑storey family home
Which nearby amenities are within walking distance of the property?
Dickson Library is just 0.3 km away, the Dickson Centre is about 0.5 km distant, and the Quality Hotel Dickson is roughly 0.6 km from the house. The Dickson Wetland and Dickson District Playing Fields are also within 0.8‑0.7 km
Is there a park or recreational area close to 15 Melba Street?
Yes, Downer’s local oval lies between Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets, offering open space for sports and leisure. Additionally, the Dickson District Playing Fields are about 0.7 km away
What is the historical background of the Downer suburb?
Downer originated as a CSIRO agricultural research facility in the 1930s and was used for opium poppy cultivation during World War II. The area later developed into a residential suburb, retaining several historic pine and gum trees planted as windbreaks
What type of geology underlies the Downer area?
The ground consists of calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium. This limestone‑rich base reflects Canberra’s original nickname, “Limestone Plains.”
How is Downer represented in local and federal government?
Federally, Downer is part of the Canberra electorate, represented by Alicia Payne of the Labor Party. In the ACT Legislative Assembly it falls within the Kurrajong electorate, which elects five members proportionally
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