70 Melba StreetDowner ACT 2602
Property Details for 70 Melba St, Downer
70 Melba St, Downer is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1963. The property has a land size of 937m2 and floor size of 196m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2018.
Last Listing description (January 2026)
Positioned in one of Downer's most desirable, tree-lined streets, 70 Melba Street, Downer offers comfortable family living with space, lifestyle appeal and year-round comfort. With a private swimming pool and ducted air conditioning throughout, this home is ideal for families or professionals seeking Inner North convenience.<br>The home features light-filled living and dining areas with a practical layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is well positioned and functional, offering ample storage and bench space while connecting easily to the main living areas.<br>The bedrooms are generously sized and serviced by a central bathroom. Outdoors, the property truly stands out with a spacious backyard and swimming pool - perfect for summer entertaining, relaxing weekends and enjoying Canberra's warmer months.<br>Conveniently located close to Downer Shops, schools, public transport and just minutes from Dickson and the Canberra CBD, this property delivers an excellent lifestyle opportunity in a tightly held suburb.
<br>Property highlights include:
• Private swimming pool
• Ducted air conditioning throughout
• Quiet, tree-lined street
• Spacious living and dining areas
• Well-proportioned bedrooms
• Functional kitchen with ample storage
• Generous outdoor entertaining space
• Prime Inner North location close to shops, schools and transport
A rare opportunity to secure a family home with a pool and ducted air conditioning in the Inner North.
This property complies with ACT roof insulation rule
Property History for 70 Melba St, Downer, ACT 2602
- 14 Jan 2026Listed for Rent $2,000 / week
- 22 May 2018Sold for $1,500,000
- 03 May 2018Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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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 41.64% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 33.85% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Downer is $1,245,801 while the median value for Units is $540,189.
- Houses have a median rent of $698 while Units have a median rent of $490.
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