47 Barkly Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 12, 47 Barkly Street.
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Oct 2024 | $730,000 | $1,008 |
Price per m² based on land size of 724 m².
It is a unit offering two bedrooms and one bathroom, set on a generous 724 m² parcel of land. The property is classified as a unit within the inner‑city suburb of Carlton.
The unit provides two bedrooms and a single bathroom, ideal for small families or professionals. It sits on a sizable 724 m² lot, giving ample outdoor space for a garden or recreation.
Yes, Barkly Street is known for a 1927 incident where the infamous Australian gangster Squizzy Taylor was wounded in a gunfight with John "Snowy" Cutmore, an event that later ended with Taylor’s death at St Vincent’s Hospital.
Within a short walk you’ll find the Former Avon Butter Factory (about 0.1 km away), The Old Bar music venue (approximately 0.3 km), and the Carlton Police Station (around 0.4 km). Other close points include several tram stops, heritage streets like Austin Place, and local shops.
Tram stops are very close, with Johnston St/Nicholson St at roughly 0.2 km and Moor St/Nicholson St about 0.3 km away, providing easy routes along Swanston and Lygon Streets. Several bus routes also serve the area via Lygon, Elgin and Rathdowne Streets.
Carlton lies just three kilometres north of Melbourne’s central business district, offering a mix of 19th‑century Victorian architecture, garden squares such as the World Heritage‑listed Carlton Gardens, and the vibrant Little Italy precinct on Lygon Street. Its proximity to the University of Melbourne and RMIT University also makes it a hub for students and academic staff.
