20 Elgin Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 86, 20 Elgin Street.
86/20 Elgin Street is a unit (apartment) that occupies a land area of 510 m². It is situated within the inner‑city suburb of Carlton.
The closest tram stop is the Johnston St / Nicholson St stop, located about 0.1 km away. Additional tram stops such as Rose St / Nicholson St (0.2 km) and Leicester St / Brunswick St (0.4 km) are also within easy walking distance.
Carlton is home to the famous Little Italy precinct centred on Lygon Street, renowned for its concentration of Italian restaurants, cafés, and gelaterias. The area’s vibrant café culture and eateries are just a short stroll from the property.
A range of venues are nearby, including The Old Bar (0.2 km) and Punters Club (0.4 km) for live music, as well as former cinemas such as Universal Cinema (0.2 km) and Hoyts Regent Fitzroy (0.3 km).
Carlton boasts several Victorian‑era garden squares, the largest being Carlton Gardens, which houses the World Heritage‑listed Royal Exhibition Building. These green spaces are within easy reach of the property.
The suburb is adjacent to the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus and the CBD campus of RMIT University, providing close proximity to higher‑education facilities and associated amenities.
At the 2021 census, Carlton had a population of 16,055, with a diverse community where 39 % were born in Australia and significant numbers from China, India, and Malaysia. About 73 % of residents were attending a tertiary educational institution, reflecting a strong student presence.
Founded in 1851 during the Victorian gold rush, Carlton developed a rich heritage of 19th‑century Victorian architecture and garden squares. It has been a cultural hub, known for Little Italy on Lygon Street and historic sites such as the Royal Exhibition Building.
