153 Kingsford Smith Drive, Melba ACT 2615, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Sep 2019 | $910,000 | $892 |
| Sold | Jan 2004 | $515,000 | $504 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1020 m².
It is a detached house featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property sits on a generous 1,020 m² block, offering ample outdoor space.
The home is close to several Canberra suburbs, including Spence (≈0.7 km), Flynn (≈0.8 km), Fraser (≈1.3 km) and Evatt (≈1.4 km). Larger neighbouring areas such as Charnwood and McKellar are also just a couple of kilometres away.
Mount Rogers, a large hill, is only about 0.4 km away, providing walking and scenic views. Nearby green spaces include George Simpson Park (≈1.5 km) and The Boslem And Harte Park (≈2.2 km).
Yes, the Melba Tennis Club with eight courts is located adjacent to the local playing fields, offering residents easy access to tennis and other recreational activities.
The National Health Co‑op in Evatt is roughly 1.5 km from the property, providing a convenient location for medical and pharmacy needs.
For federal elections, Melba falls within the Division of Fenner. In territory elections, it is part of the Ginninderra electorate.
The suburb sits on a mix of volcanic rocks, including green‑grey dacitic tuff, porphyry with large white feldspar crystals, and patches of purple rhyodacite. The Deakin Fault runs northwest through Melba, marked by quartz veins.
