96 Melba Place, Downer ACT 2602, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Nov 2023 | $1,621,000 | $1,969 |
| Sold | Mar 2017 | $1,009,500 | $1,226 |
| Sold | Jul 2007 | $400,000 | $486 |
Price per m² based on land size of 823 m².
The property features four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It provides ample space for a family or for accommodating guests.
The house sits on a generous 823 m² block, offering room for outdoor activities, gardening, or potential extensions.
The residence includes two dedicated parking spaces, providing convenient vehicle accommodation for the household.
Swinden Street, a Canberra Metro station, is about 0.9 km away, while the EPIC and Racecourse light‑rail station is roughly 1.3 km distant, giving easy access to the city’s rail network.
A local oval bordered by Frencham, Melba, Bonython and Bradfield Streets is nearby, and the Dickson District Playing Fields and National Hockey Centre are each about 1.2‑1.4 km away, offering a range of sports and outdoor activities.
The Downer shopping centre, recently refurbished with a café and veterinary clinic, is a short stroll away, and a bronze kangaroo sculpture was unveiled in the area in May 2019 as a local landmark.
Downer sits on calcareous shales from the Canberra Formation, overlain by Quaternary alluvium, reflecting the historic “Limestone Plains” that gave Canberra its original name.
