About this property
Alternate search: Unit 5, 427 Gilbert Road.
427 Gilbert Road, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 5, 427 Gilbert Road.
The property at 5/427 Gilbert Road is a unit, providing apartment‑style living within the Preston suburb.
Preston railway station on the Mernda line is about 1 km away, roughly a 10‑minute walk from the unit.
Several tram stops are within easy walking distance, including Cooper St/Gilbert Rd (≈0.1 km), Murray Rd/Gilbert Rd (≈0.1 km), Jacka St/Gilbert Rd (≈0.3 km) and Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (≈0.4 km).
Preston Market is about 1 km away, offering fresh produce and specialty foods, while a variety of cafés and restaurants line nearby High Street, just a short stroll from the unit.
The Progress Theatre (≈0.1 km) provides live performances, the Preston Mosque is about 0.5 km away, and the 3KND Indigenous radio station is roughly 1.2 km from the property.
In addition to multiple tram stops, the suburb is serviced by several bus routes (including routes 251, 527, 549 and others) that connect to the city centre, Northland Shopping Centre and surrounding suburbs.
Gilbert Road was part of the residential expansion in the 1880s when Preston marketed itself for growth, and it continued to evolve with the arrival of rail and tram services in the early 20th century, shaping the neighbourhood into the well‑connected community it is today.