Melba, ACT 2786
Inner-Canberra convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $400/wk Median
- 20.6% Renters
Melba Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 3.4k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 10.5km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 2
ABS 2021 Census
Melba Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Melba is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 3,383 residents, a solid minority 20.6% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $400 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Melba
Melba Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Melba Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Melba
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Melba
Real questions renters ask before moving to Melba.
Is Melba walkable?
Melba carries a walkability score of 7.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Melba a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Melba has a 20.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
What's the community like in Melba?
Melba has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 3,383, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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