About this property
Alternate search: Unit 152, 20 Elgin Street.
20 Elgin Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 152, 20 Elgin Street.
The property at 152/20 Elgin Street is a unit. It is part of the medium‑ to high‑density housing typical of Carlton.
The unit occupies a land parcel of 510 m². This provides a generous footprint for a city‑center dwelling.
It is located in Carlton, an inner‑city suburb about three kilometres north of Melbourne’s central business district. Carlton is famed for its Little Italy precinct on Lygon Street and its 19th‑century Victorian architecture.
Several tram stops are within a few hundred metres, including Johnston St/Nicholson St (0.1 km), Rose St/Nicholson St (0.2 km) and Leicester St/Brunswick St (0.4 km). Bus routes also run along Lygon, Elgin and Rathdowne Streets, while the nearest train station is Melbourne Central.
Within a 0.3‑km walk you’ll find The Old Bar, a popular music venue, and Marios, a local eatery. The area also features heritage‑listed townhouses at Kay Street and former industrial sites that add character to the neighbourhood.
Carlton hosts several landmark sites such as the World Heritage‑listed Royal Exhibition Building and the expansive Carlton Gardens. The suburb’s rich Victorian heritage is reflected in its garden squares and historic public buildings.
Carlton has a diverse population with a high concentration of university students, thanks to its proximity to the University of Melbourne and RMIT University. The suburb blends long‑standing Italian and Jewish communities with newer multicultural residents.