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78 Melba Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1 Parking
708 m² Land size
- Internal area
$146,500 Last sale (1992)

About this property

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78 Melba Street is a detached residence with four bedrooms and two bathrooms arranged across a functional floor plan on a 708 m² block. The home includes a single parking space and offers an easy indoor‑outdoor flow that supports family living. It was sold for $146,500 on 14 Feb 1992

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24123988 / 149.14253461
GNAF PID
GAACT714887132
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/54/39
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
708 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$950
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
14 Feb 1992
$146,500$206

Price per m² based on land size of 708 m².

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
1.4 km
Combined school | Independent
Daramalan College
1.4 km
Secondary school | Catholic
North Ainslie Primary School
1.6 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 are the main features of the home at 78 Melba Street?

The property is a house with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, situated on a 708 m² block. It also includes one allocated parking space

How large is the land parcel for this property?

The house sits on a 708 m² land parcel, providing ample space for a garden or outdoor amenities

Which public transport options are closest to 78 Melba Street?

The Swinden Street Metro station is about 0.8 km away, and the Dickson Interchange is roughly 1.3 km from the property, offering convenient access to the Canberra Metro network

What community facilities are located near the property?

Downer has a local oval bounded by Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets, as well as a shopping centre that was refurbished in the late 2010s and now houses a new café and veterinary clinic

What recreational venues are within walking distance of the house?

Within about 1 km you’ll find Exhibition Park in Canberra, and around 1.1 km are the Dickson District Playing Fields and Canberra Racecourse, providing options for sports and events

What is notable about the geology of the Downer area?

The suburb sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the limestone origins of the original “Limestone Plains” name for Canberra

What historical background does the Downer suburb have?

Downer was originally an agricultural research facility for the CSIRO, used from 1939‑1945 as a poppy plantation for medicinal purposes. Many of the large pine and gum trees in the area date from that era

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