872/488 Swanston StreetCarlton VIC 3053
Property Details for 872/488 Swanston St, Carlton
872/488 Swanston St, Carlton is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit and was built in 2002. The property has a land size of 2783m2 and floor size of 43m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2024.
Last Listing description (October 2026)
Ideally positioned in the heart of Carlton, this well-presented two-bedroom apartment offers outstanding convenience and is ready for immediate occupancy.
Perfect for students, professionals or anyone seeking an easy inner-city lifestyle, the apartment is within walking distance of RMIT University, the University of Melbourne, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Central and the CBD. Trams are available directly along Swanston Street, placing the best of Melbourne within effortless reach.
Property features include:
Two well-proportioned bedrooms
Neatly presented bedding and furnishings
Dedicated study desks and excellent natural light
Open-plan living and dining area
Practical kitchen with electric cooking and ample storage
Central bathroom
Split-system heating and cooling
European-style laundry with washing machine
Large windows with elevated neighbourhood views
Secure building access
No car space
Residents can also enjoy access to the building's excellent facilities, including a swimming pool, gymnasium and sauna.
With universities, public transport, cafs, restaurants, shopping and Melbourne's CBD all nearby, this is an excellent opportunity to secure an exceptionally convenient Carlton address.
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Disclaimer: Some furniture, furnishings and dcor shown in the advertising images may differ from those provided with the property.
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Property History for 872/488 Swanston St, Carlton, VIC 3053
- 21 Sep 2026Listed for Rent $730 / week
- 14 May 2024Sold for $320,000
- 15 Dec 2023Listed for Rent $575 / week
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About Carlton 3053
The size of Carlton is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. There are 9 parks, covering nearly 20.9% of the total area. The population of Carlton in 2016 was 18535 people. By 2021 the population was 16055 showing a population decline of 13.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Carlton is 20-29 years. Households in Carlton are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Carlton work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 23.30% of the homes in Carlton were owner-occupied compared with 18.60% in 2016.
Carlton has 15,871 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Carlton have seen a -18.29% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -11.08% decrease. As at 31 August 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Carlton is $1,305,658 while the median value for Units is $354,704.
- Houses have a median rent of $895 while Units have a median rent of $570.
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