About this property
Alternate search: Unit 74, 56 Derby Street.
56 Derby Street, Kensington VIC 3031, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 74, 56 Derby Street.
74/56 Derby Street is a unit situated in the inner‑city suburb of Kensington, Victoria. The unit sits on a sizeable land parcel of 14,237 m².
Kensington lies about 4 km (approximately 2.5 mi) north‑west of Melbourne’s CBD, placing the unit within easy reach of the city centre.
The property is close to several train stations: South Kensington (≈0.3 km), Kensington (≈0.4 km) and Macaulay (≈0.8 km). Tram route 57 runs along the northern edge of the suburb, and bus routes 402 and 404 serve the surrounding roads.
J.J. Holland Park is just a short walk away (about 0.2‑0.3 km) and provides open space and recreation. Bayswater Road Park is also nearby, roughly 0.6 km from the unit.
Kensington Theatre, a former cinema, is only about 0.1 km away, and the historic Kensington Town Hall is within 0.8 km. The Former Kensington Property Exchange, an office‑shop‑residential complex, is also located nearby.
Kensington features a diverse mix of architecture, including Victorian terraces, cottages, warehouse apartments and newer structures, especially in its western part. The suburb is known for its hilly sections and tree‑lined streets.
According to the 2021 census, Kensington had 10,745 residents with a median age of 35 and an average household size of 2.1. The median weekly household income is $2,216, and many residents work as professionals, managers or in clerical and administrative roles.