849 South Dowling Street, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 17, 849 South Dowling Street.
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Apr 2017 | $310,000 | $358 |
Price per m² based on land size of 865 m².
It is a unit situated on a 865 m² parcel of land. The property offers a standalone living space within the high‑density housing character of Waterloo.
The unit is on South Dowling Street in Waterloo, which lies about 3 km (approximately 1.9 mi) south of the Sydney central business district.
Waterloo is serviced by Transdev John Holland bus routes to the CBD, and Green Square railway station on the T8 line is a short walk away. The new Waterloo metro station opened in August 2024, providing additional rapid‑rail connectivity.
Within a 0.5‑km walk you’ll find Meriton Suites Waterloo (0.2 km), the historic Dowling Street Tram Depot (0.2 km), Resch’s brewery outlets (0.3‑0.4 km), Moore Park Golf Course (0.4 km), and the Tap Gallery (0.5 km).
The modern Waterloo Skate Park and Waterloo Oval are just a short stroll away, offering space for skateboarding, sports and community events.
Historically a working‑class suburb, Waterloo has been undergoing gentrification since the early 2000s, with a growing technology‑focused business district and new green spaces such as parks. The area blends heritage‑style redevelopment with modern high‑rise apartments.
Waterloo was named after the 1815 Battle of Waterloo and developed industrially in the 1820s with paper and flour mills. Over time it evolved from a mill‑centric locale to a diverse urban district, now part of the City of Sydney.
