About this property
6 Jacob Place is a house set on a 1,618 m² block in Melba, Australian Capital Territory. The layout provides a clear flow between living areas, suitable for everyday family use. It was sold for $193,000 on 8 Jul 1996.
6 Jacob Place
6 Jacob Place, Melba ACT 2615, Australia
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Parking
1618 m²
Land size
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Internal area
$193,000
Last sale
Sales history
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Jul 1996 | $193,000 | $119 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1618 m².
Key details
- Locality
- Melba
- State
- ACT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAACT714867412
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- BELC/MELB/1/2
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- 1618 m²
- Internal area
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- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
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15.0 km
* Approximate straight-line distances
Nearby schools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the size of the land that the house at 6 Jacob Place sits on?
The property sits on a 1,618 m² block of land. This provides a generous amount of space for outdoor activities or future landscaping.
What is the origin of the suburb name ‘Melba’ where the house is located?
Melba is named after Dame Nellie Melba, the first internationally recognised Australian opera soprano. The streets in the suburb are also named after notable Australian musicians and singers.
Which recreational facilities are located close to 6 Jacob Place?
Melba Tennis Club, with eight courts, is adjacent to the playing fields nearby. Within roughly 1 km you’ll also find George Simpson Park and The Boslem and Harte Park for outdoor leisure.
Which suburbs are nearest to 6 Jacob Place and how far are they?
Flynn is about 0.1 km away, Fraser is approximately 1.2 km distant, and Charnwood is around 1.3 km away. Other close neighbours include Spence (≈1.4 km) and Evatt (≈1.9 km).
What governmental electorates does Melba belong to?
For Australian federal elections, Melba is in the Division of Fenner. In ACT Legislative Assembly elections, it falls within the Ginninderra electorate.
Are there any notable geological features in the Melba area?
Yes, the suburb contains a variety of volcanic rocks, including green‑grey dacitic tuff from the Hawkins Volcanics and purple rhyodacite from the Deakin Volcanics. The Deakin Fault also runs through Melba, marked by quartz.
Is there a weather monitoring station near the property?
A weather station identified as MELBA (Verbrugghen Street) is situated about 0.9 km from the house. It operated from 1973 to 2023, providing local climate data.