29 Scarlett Street, Melba ACT 2615, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Sep 1998 | $175,000 | $267 |
| Sold | Mar 1996 | $185,000 | $283 |
Price per m² based on land size of 653 m².
The property sits on a 653 m² block. This provides ample space for a family home and outdoor activities.
The house features four bedrooms, offering plenty of accommodation for a growing family or guests.
It is a stand‑alone house, providing the privacy and independence typical of homes in the Melba suburb.
Melba Tennis Club, with eight courts, is adjacent to nearby playing fields. George Simpson Park is also within about 1–2 km, offering open green space for walking and picnics.
For Australian federal elections, Melba is part of the Division of Fenner. In ACT Legislative Assembly elections, it falls within the Ginninderra electorate.
The north‑east corner of Melba contains a green‑grey dacitic porphyry with large white feldspar crystals. Other formations include green‑grey dacitic tuff from the Hawkins Volcanics and purple rhyodacite from the Deakin Volcanics.
The suburb is named after Dame Nellie Melba, the first internationally recognised Australian opera soprano. Many streets honour composers, singers and other musically notable Australians.
