76 Melba Street, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
76 Melba Street is a standalone house situated on a 755 m² residential block. The property offers a generous land size for a typical inner‑north Canberra home.
The closest Metro station is on Swinden Street, located about 0.8 km away. This provides easy access to the wider Canberra public‑transport network.
The Downer shopping centre, recently refurbished with a café and a veterinary clinic, is within walking distance. Additional options include the larger Dickson Centre precinct and the Quality Hotel Dickson, both about 1.2 km away.
A local oval bounded by Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets is adjacent to the property. Within 1–1.2 km you’ll also find the Dickson District Playing Fields, Dickson Wetland, Canberra Racecourse and Exhibition Park.
Yes, the Downer community centre and shops feature a bronze kangaroo sculpture unveiled in 2019. The Dickson Library is also just about 1 km away, offering a hub for community events and resources.
The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium. This limestone‑based geology reflects Canberra’s original nickname, the ‘Limestone Plains.’
Downer falls within the federal electorate of Canberra, currently represented by Alicia Payne of the Labor Party. At the territory level it is part of the ACT Legislative Assembly electorate of Kurrajong.
