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85 Melba Street

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

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

About this property

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85 Melba Street in Downer is a detached house situated on a 780 m² block, providing a spacious layout that separates communal areas from private zones. The generous land area supports outdoor activities and flexible use of space, and the property includes parking spaces for added convenience

Key details

Locality
Downer
State
ACT
Coordinates
35.24076633 / 149.14178593
GNAF PID
GAACT714886777
Legal parcel ID
CANB/DOWN/48/7
Remoteness area
Metro
Property type
House
Land size
780 m²
Internal area
-
Land Use Category
Residential

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$735
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Home.byholly - Canberra
3.6 km
Ray White - Canberra
7.2 km
MARQ Property - DICKSON
1.1 km
The Property Collective - CANBERRA
8.4 km
Bastion Property Group - Canberra
10.6 km
LJ Hooker - Dickson
1.1 km
Altair Property, Canberra - BRADDON
3.6 km
Luton Properties - Dickson
9.0 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Nearby schools

Type:
Ordered by:
Majura Primary School
1.3 km
Primary school | Government
Rosary Primary School
1.4 km
Primary school | Catholic
Dickson College
1.4 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
2.2 km
Combined school | Independent
St Joseph's Primary School
2.5 km
Primary school | Catholic
Turner School
3.0 km
Primary school | Government
O'connor Cooperative School
3.0 km
Primary school | Government
Merici College
3.0 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
4.3 km
Secondary school | Government
Majura Early Childhood Centre
1.0 km
Pinocchio Early Learning Centre Dickson
1.1 km
Nipperville Early Learning Centre
1.0 km
* Approximate straight-line distances

Frequently asked questions

What is the land size of the property at 85 Melba Street?

The house sits on a 780 m² block. This provides ample space for a garden, outdoor entertaining or potential extensions

Where is 85 Melba Street located within Canberra?

It is in Downer, an inner‑north suburb of Canberra bounded by Northbourne Avenue, Antill Street and Philip Avenue. Downer was gazetted in 1960 and is named after Sir John Downer

What public transport options are close to the property?

The Swinden Street Metro station is about 0.8 km away, and the Dickson Interchange, another Metro station, is roughly 1.3 km distant. Both provide easy access to Canberra’s light‑rail network

What recreational facilities are nearby?

A local oval lies between Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets, and the Dickson District Playing Fields are about 1.1 km away. Canberra Racecourse is also within 1.1 km for horse‑racing events

What historic or cultural landmarks can be found near 85 Melba Street?

The Downer community centre and shops, originally built for the CSIRO in the 1930s, are a notable historic feature. A bronze kangaroo sculpture was unveiled in May 2019 near the centre

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 base reflects Canberra’s original title of “Limestone Plains.”

What shopping and dining options are within walking distance?

The refurbished Downer shopping centre includes a new café and veterinary clinic. In addition, the Quality Hotel Dickson is about 1.2 km away and the Dickson Centre precinct is roughly 1.1 km from the property

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