Melba vs Spence ACT
Two Australian Capital Territory suburbs, about 1.5 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Melba | Spence | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,383 | 2,587 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | $375 |
| Owner-occupied | 78% | 79% |
| Family households | 77% | 76% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 9 | 9 |
| Tree canopy | 17% | 13% |
| Population 2011 | 3,200 | 2,559 |
What stands out
Spence rents cheaper — $375 vs $400 a week at the census.
Both sit in the same SEIFA advantage decile (9 of 10).
Melba is the greener of the two (17% vs 13% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Melba +6%, Spence +1%.
In short
The two sit about 1.5 km apart in a straight line, both in Australian Capital Territory.
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