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76 Melba Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

- Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Parking
755 m² Land size
- Internal area

About this property

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76 Melba Street is a standalone house situated on a 755 m² block in Downer, Australian Capital Territory. Its layout offers flexible indoor and outdoor flow, supporting a range of everyday living arrangements. The property also includes parking spaces, accommodating both garage and driveway/carport options

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24147104 / 149.14271651
GNAF PID
GAACT714887131
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/54/38
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
755 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$910
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.6 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.3 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
1.0 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.3 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.5 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
1.1 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.5 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
8.9 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
1.2 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.3 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Emmaus Christian School
1.3 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
1.4 km
Secondary school | Catholic
North Ainslie Primary School
1.5 km
Primary school | Government
Brindabella Christian College
1.5 km
Combined school | Independent
Lyneham High School
1.7 km
Secondary school | Government
Lyneham Primary School
1.9 km
Primary school | Government
Blue Gum Community School
2.1 km
Combined school | Independent
St Joseph's Primary School
2.5 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
2.9 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
3.0 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
2.9 km
Secondary school | Catholic
Black Mountain School
3.8 km
Secondary school | Government
Campbell High School
4.1 km
Secondary school | Government
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
4.4 km
Secondary school | Government
Majura Early Childhood Centre
0.9 km
Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson
1.0 km
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
1.0 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What type of property is located at 76 Melba Street and how large is the land?

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

How far is the nearest public transport option from the property?

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

What shopping and dining amenities are nearby?

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

Which recreational facilities can I reach from 76 Melba Street?

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

Are there any notable community or cultural landmarks close to the house?

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

What is the geological makeup of the Downer area?

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.’

Which political districts does Downer belong to?

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

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