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15 Melba Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
1 Parking
695 m² Land size
- Internal area

About this property

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Located at 15 Melba Street in Downer, this three‑bedroom residence includes one bathroom and a single parking space, all situated on a 695 m² block. The straightforward floor plan offers a practical living arrangement, while the generous land size provides flexibility for a variety of outdoor uses

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24714908 / 149.14228351
GNAF PID
GAACT714889087
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/40/7
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
695 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$590
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.0 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.3 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
0.4 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
7.7 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
9.9 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
0.6 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
2.9 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.3 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
1.5 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.3 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.0 km
Secondary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
0.7 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
0.8 km
Secondary school | Catholic
North Ainslie Primary School
1.0 km
Primary school | Government
Brindabella Christian College
1.3 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
1.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
1.6 km
Primary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
1.9 km
Combined school | Independent
St Joseph's Primary School
2.0 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
2.4 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
2.6 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
2.3 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Black Mountain School
3.4 km
Secondary school | Government
Campbell High School
3.4 km
Secondary school | Government
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
4.6 km
Secondary school | Government
Majura Early Childhood Centre
0.3 km
Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson
0.4 km
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
1.3 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

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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