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 › Kingsford Smith Dr
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,456 m²
Land
157 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
TSZ1
TSZ1
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 TSZ1 (MELBA). Official parcel area about 1,458 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 TSZ1 (MELBA). Official parcel area about 1,458 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 1,458 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 Ray White CanberraWelcome to 177 Kingsford Smith Drive, Melba, a cherished family abode ready to embrace its next chapter. This home embodies the essence of family living, offering ample space and comfort for generations to come.
Step into the light-filled lounge, where warmth and tranquility greet you at every turn. With multiple living areas seamlessly blending together, this home provides the perfect backdrop for gatherings and cherished moments. The heart of the home lies in its open plan kitchen and family room, where culinary delights are crafted and memories are shared. The master bedroom is fully equipped with a walk-through robe and ensuite. 2 additional bedrooms boast built-in robes and the spacious fourth bedroom offers versatility as a home office or guest retreat.
Nestled on a generous 1,456sqm block, this home is surrounded by established landscaping and gardens, creating a picturesque oasis for relaxation and play.
Additional creature comforts include ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling, a large laundry with external access and a double carport and shed with remote control roller door.
With its timeless appeal and abundant space, this property is more than just a house-it's a place to call home, where cherished memories are made and treasured for a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming you at our next scheduled inspection so you can truly appreciate all that is on offer.
PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY WILL GO TO AUCTION THURSDAY, 11TH APRIL - 14 WALES STREET, BELCONNEN AT 5:00PM
Features:
Multiple living areas
Light-filled lounge
Open plan kitchen and family room
Kitchen complete with gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher
Master bedroom with walk-through robe and ensuite
2 additional bedrooms with built-in robes
Spacious 4th bedroom perfect for a home office
Main bathroom with separate bath and shower
Separate toilet
Large laundry with external access
Ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling
1,456sqn block with established landscaping and gardens
Concreted courtyard for entertaining
Double enclosed carport/shed with remote control roller door
Stats:
Build: 1975
Block: 1,456sqm
Living: 157sqm
Enclosed Carport/shed: 48sqm
EER: 1.0
UV: $567,000
Rates: $3,313 pa
Land Tax: $5,700 pa
Disclaimer: All information regarding this property is from sources we believe to be accurate, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Interested persons should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to inclusions, figures, measurements, dimensions, layout, furniture and descriptions.
Listing description written by Jake Battenally, Ray White Canberra — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.