Melba at a glance
3,426
People
$880,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
ACT › Melba › Carandini St
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,071 m²
Land
1,319.223 m²
Building
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Melba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,139/m² of land (n=13). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Melba at a glance
3,426
People
$880,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
MELBA
Zone
RZ1
RZ1
Jurisdiction
Unincorporated ACT
Unincorporated ACT, ACT
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
ACTZoned RZ1 (MELBA). Official parcel area about 1,073 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $400/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned RZ1 (MELBA). Official parcel area about 1,073 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. This jurisdiction has no comparable official bond series in the free set.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 1,073 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Melba at a glance
3,426
People
$880,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
2.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by LJ Hooker KippaxIn Room Auction | LJ Hooker Canberra City Auction HQ | Wednesday the 28th January at 6pm
FIND.
Designed by AV Jennings, this welcoming family home is positioned on an expansive block in a sought-after pocket of Melba, this welcoming family home offers space, comfort and outstanding outdoor living. Set on a generous 1,071sqm (approx.) allotment, the property enjoys a quiet residential setting while remaining conveniently close to local schools, parks and shopping. With its size, layout and location, this is a home perfectly suited to growing families seeking room to move and a lifestyle to match.
LOVE.
Designed with families in mind, the home features a functional layout with two separate living areas and excellent indoor-outdoor flow. Freshly painted throughout, the interiors feel light, warm and inviting, while four bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for the whole household. Step outside to discover a beautiful deck and pergola overlooking a large, an ideal setting for entertaining. The generous block offers space rarely found, creating endless lifestyle possibilities.
LIVE.
Enjoy the best of family living in a well-established and convenient Melba location. With ample space both inside and out, this home offers the freedom to entertain, relax and grow, all while enjoying a peaceful neighbourhood atmosphere. A fantastic opportunity to secure a spacious family home on a substantial block in a tightly held suburb.
ABOUT THE AREA
Local Transport:
� Easy access to public transport routes
� Convenient connection to major arterial roads
Shopping & Dining:
� Local Melba shops
� Belconnen Town Centre a short drive away
Schools & Community:
� Melba Primary School
� Kingsford Smith School
� Nearby parks, ovals and family-friendly amenities
OVERVIEW:
� 4 bedrooms
� 2 bathrooms
� 2 separate living areas
� Freshly painted throughout
� Excellent indoor-outdoor flow
� Large deck and pergola
� Expansive grassy backyard
� Single car garage + Single carport
� Timber flooring & carpet
� Ducted heating & evaporative cooling
RATES / SIZE:
Living Size: 142sqm approx.
Block Size: 1,071sqm approx.
EER: 1.0
Year Built: 1973
Rates: $2,881 p.a. approx.
Land Tax: $4,865 p.a. approx.
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Eoin Ryan-Hicks, LJ Hooker Kippax — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.