857 South Dowling Street
857 South Dowling Street, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia
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Key details
- Locality
- Waterloo
- State
- NSW
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GANSW706211986
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- 1/598433
- Commonwealth electorate
The federal electorate this address is in (for Australia's Parliament).
- Sydney
- Local government area
The local council area for this address.
- Sydney
- State lower house
The state electorate this address is in (lower house).
- Heffron
- Remoteness area
- Metro
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Real Estate Agencies
Ordered by:
A Dot Realty NSW - Barangaroo
4.3 km
* Distances are approximate
Nearby schools
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* Distances are approximate
Frequently asked questions
What public transport options are available near 857 South Dowling Street?
The property is close to the Dowling Street Tram Depot (about 0.1 km away) and within walking distance of Green Square railway station on the T8 line, as well as Redfern station to the north-west. Waterloo station on the Metro line also serves the area.
Which recreational facilities can I reach on foot from the property?
You can walk to the Waterloo Skate Park and Waterloo Oval, and the nearby Moore Park Golf Course and Driving Range are each within roughly 0.4–0.7 km. Centennial Park Children’s Centre and the Tap Gallery are also within a short stroll.
What nearby attractions or institutions are located close to the address?
Within a few hundred metres you’ll find Meriton Suites Waterloo (0.3 km), the Sydney Film School (0.6 km), and the Hillsong International Leadership College (0.6 km). The Waterloo Library and Town Hall are each about 0.8 km away.
How far is 857 South Dowling Street from the Sydney central business district?
Waterloo is approximately three kilometres (about 2 km) south of the Sydney CBD, placing the property within easy reach of the city centre.
What is the historical background of the Waterloo suburb?
Waterloo was named after the 1815 Battle of Waterloo and developed industrially in the 1820s with paper and flour mills. The area later became known for low‑income housing, a green ban in 1974, and recent gentrification with new technology firms and green spaces.
How would you describe the character of the neighbourhood around South Dowling Street?
The streetscape features high‑rise apartments with ground‑level retail, reflecting ongoing urban renewal. The suburb blends historic working‑class roots with new residential and commercial developments and a growing focus on green space.
Are there any upcoming development plans that could affect the area?
A 20‑year masterplan released in 2019 aims to deliver about 6,800 new homes, including several 33‑ to 40‑storey high‑rise buildings, and the new Waterloo Metro station opened in 2024, signalling continued growth and redevelopment.