849 South Dowling Street, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 13, 849 South Dowling Street.
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Mar 2012 | $217,500 | $251 |
Price per m² based on land size of 865 m².
It is a unit situated on a land parcel of approximately 865 m². The unit is part of the residential development along South Dowling Street.
Waterloo, where the property is located, is about three kilometres south of the Sydney CBD. This places the unit within a short commute to the city centre.
The area is serviced by Transdev bus routes to the CBD, and Green Square railway station on the T8 line is nearby. Additionally, Waterloo metro station opened in August 2024, providing rapid rail access.
Within roughly 0.2‑0.5 km you’ll find Meriton Suites Waterloo, the historic Dowling Street Tram Depot, and Resch’s beverage venues. Nearby also are the Moore Park Golf Course, Tap Gallery, and the Waterloo Library and Town Hall.
The modern Waterloo Skate Park is adjacent to Waterloo Oval, offering a dedicated space for skateboarding. Green space such as the Moore Park Golf Course and nearby reserves provide additional outdoor activities.
Waterloo was named after the 1815 Battle of Waterloo and developed industrially in the 1820s with paper and flour mills. In 1974 a green ban protected low‑income housing from demolition, reflecting the suburb’s community activism.
As of the 2021 census, Waterloo had a population of 16,379, with a diverse mix of residents, about 45 % born in Australia and significant communities from China, England, and other countries. Housing is predominantly units, with around 72 % of dwellings rented.
