5 Melba StreetDowner ACT 2602
Property Details for 5 Melba St, Downer
5 Melba St, Downer is a 1 bedroom, 0 bathroom House and was built in 1970. The property has a land size of 847m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2023.
Last Listing description (December 2022)
RZ3 Developement opportunity. To be sold in one line. Approx. 2526m2
65% plot ratio.
Concept Plans* provided by DNA Architects indicate that a combination of 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses are feasible, subject to approval
Option 1- 12 units on ground
4 x 3 bed units @ 111.49m2 + dbl garage
3 x 3 bed units @ 111.70 + dbl garage
4 x 3 bed units @ 111.70m2 + sgl garage + surface carpark
1 x 2 bed unit @76.78m2 + sgl garage
Option 2- 17 units with basement parking
6x 2 bed units @ 93.21m2
7x 3 bed units @ 111.70m2
1x 2 bed unit @ 76.78m2
3x 2 bed units @ 71.16m2
5 Melba Street, Downer
Land: 847m2
Block 25, section 39
EER 1
Currently tenanted until 18/11/22 @ $780 per week
7 Melba Street, Downer
Land: 807m2
Block 26, section 39
EER 0
Currently tenanted @ $650 per week, month to month
9 Melba Street, Downer
Land: 872m2
Block 27, section 39
EER 4
Currently being operated as AirBNB accomodation
500m to the Dickson Group Centre and China town, with a huge range of dining options
Walking Distance to Northbourne Avenue, and the Light Rail
Short Drive to the City, Braddon and ANU
* Concept Drawings:
Plans are concept only and have been drawn with no official survey. DA and BA approval have not been obtained and the plans are subject to change based on the DA and BA requirements
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Property History for 5 Melba St, Downer, ACT 2602
- 20 Jan 2023Sold for $1,800,000
- 06 Sep 2022Listed for Sale Contact Agent
- 03 Nov 2021Listed for Rent $750 / week
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About Downer 2602
The size of Downer is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 8.9% of total area. The population of Downer in 2016 was 3662 people. By 2021 the population was 4296 showing a population growth of 17.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Downer is 30-39 years. Households in Downer are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Downer work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 61.50% of the homes in Downer were owner-occupied compared with 57.30% in 2016.
Downer has 1,813 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 37.09% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -34.20% decrease. As at 28 February 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,308,943 while the median value for Units is $542,594.
- Houses have a median rent of $690 while Units have a median rent of $490.
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