Melba
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Melba, ACT 2615.
About Melba
Welcome to Melba
Market snapshot
Melba property market
Median sale price
$1.00m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$856k
Median
$1.00m
Premium
$1.33m
Days on market
36
Auction clearance
61%
Sold this year
32
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +0.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Melba by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Melba, ACT 2615.
Population
3,383
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$2,326
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,100
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Melba
Government school catchment
Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 10 - 12
Recent results
Recently sold in Melba
$870k
12 Verbrugghen Street
Sold ~July 2026
$738k
5 Hosking Place
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Melba
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Price map around Melba
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Common questions
Melba suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Melba?
The median house price in Melba, ACT is $1.00m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 1.8%.
Is Melba a good place to live?
Melba is a residential suburb in the Belconnen district of Canberra, located within the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Melba is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 3,383 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Melba?
Melba has a population of 3,383 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Melba?
There are 3 schools in or near Melba, including Mount Rogers Primary School, Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 10 - 12 and Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 7 - 9.
How long do homes take to sell in Melba?
Properties in Melba take around 36 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 61%.
How much do you need to buy in Melba?
Entry-level properties in Melba start around $856k, while premium homes reach $1.33m.
What suburbs are near Melba?
Suburbs near Melba include Spence, Mckellar, Flynn, Evatt and Fraser.
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