13 Alfred Hill Drive, Melba ACT 2615, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Sep 1998 | $160,000 | $229 |
| Sold | Mar 1993 | $180,000 | $257 |
Price per m² based on land size of 698 m².
The property sits on a 698 m² block, providing ample space for a family home and outdoor activities. This generous land area offers flexibility for gardens, play areas or future extensions.
The residence features four bedrooms, offering comfortable accommodation for a larger household or guests. The layout is suitable for families seeking separate sleeping quarters.
Melba is named after Dame Nellie Melba, the first internationally recognised Australian opera soprano. The suburb’s name reflects its musical heritage and ties to notable Australian performers.
Streets in Melba are named after composers, singers and other musically notable Australians or people with strong Australian connections. This naming theme celebrates the suburb’s cultural focus on music.
George Simpson Park is about 0.7 km away, providing green space for picnics, walking and outdoor play. The Melba Tennis Club, with eight courts, is adjacent to the local playing fields, offering convenient tennis facilities.
For federal elections, Melba falls within the Division of Fenner. In ACT Legislative Assembly elections, it is part of the Ginninderra electorate.
Melba’s geology includes green‑grey dacitic intrusive rock with large white feldspar crystals, dacitic tuff from the Hawkins Volcanics, and Deakin Volcanics purple rhyodacite. The Deakin Fault runs northwest through the suburb, marked by quartz veins.
The property is close to several neighbouring suburbs, such as Flynn (about 0.5 km away), Charnwood and Latham (approximately 1.5–2 km away), and Spence (around 1.6 km away). These surrounding areas provide additional local amenities and community links.
