Cotter - Namadgi
Melba
Melba at a glance
Median house
$928,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$633,750
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,383
Median age 38
About
Welcome to Melba.
Melba is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$928,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $633,750.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$928,000
Sales data pending
$633,750
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,383
Median age: 38
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.35%
Based on $928,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.28%
Based on $633,750 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,383
Median age
38
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
52
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Melba.
Local schools for Melba
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Rogers Primary School
Melba Copland Secondary School
Miles Franklin Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Melba.
- What is the median house price in Melba?
- The median house price in Melba, ACT 2615 is $928,000. The median unit price is $633,750. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Melba postcode?
- Melba is in the 2615 postcode, in ACT, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- What is the average rent in Melba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Melba?
- There are 20 schools serving Melba on this page, including Mount Rogers Primary School, Melba Copland Secondary School, St Monica's Primary School.
- How walkable is Melba?
- Melba has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Melba?
- Melba is close to Flynn, Evatt, Spence, Fraser, Charnwood.
- What is the population of Melba?
- Melba has approximately 3,383 residents. The median age is 38.
Melba
Guides
Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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