800 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 258, 800 Swanston Street.
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Jan 2021 | $220,000 | — |
It is a one‑bedroom, one‑bathroom apartment situated on Swanston Street in the inner‑city suburb of Carlton.
Carlton lies about three kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD, placing the apartment within easy walking distance of the city centre.
The building is served by multiple tram routes that run along Swanston Street, with the Melbourne University tram stop just a short walk away. Bus routes also run along nearby Lygon, Elgin and Rathdowne Streets.
Within 0.1‑0.2 km you’ll find the Ian Potter Museum of Art, the Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, as well as the George Paton Gallery and the former Carlton Movie House.
The world‑heritage Royal Exhibition Building and the expansive Carlton Gardens are nearby, and the suburb is famous for its Little Italy precinct centred on Lygon Street.
Founded during the 1851 gold rush, Carlton developed a rich Victorian‑era streetscape, featuring 19th‑century architecture, garden squares and a strong Italian cultural influence on Lygon Street.
Yes; Carlton’s proximity to the University of Melbourne, RMIT University and several college campuses makes it one of the suburbs with the highest concentration of university students in Australia.
