12/540 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC 3053 sold on 28 August 2026 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 28 Aug 2026 for $585,000

12/540 Swanston Street
Carlton VIC 3053

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
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Property Details for 12/540 Swanston St, Carlton

12/540 Swanston St, Carlton is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Apartment with 1 parking spaces. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2026. There are other 2 bedroom Apartment sold in Carlton in the last 12 months.

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Last Listing description (August 2026)

A boutique offering in a low-density complex, this spacious and stylish two-bedroom apartment (with flexibility for an optional third bedroom or second living zone) delivers effortless inner-city living just moments from Melbourne’s CBD, Lygon Street Precinct and major universities. Recently refreshed, it offers an impressive sense of space, character and convenience in one of Melbourne’s most connected locations.

• Well presented and available to move in immediately
• Previously owner occupied

• Generous 96sqm (approx.) floorplan with flexible layout

• Two over-sized bedrooms with built-in robes, one with semi-ensuite

• Optional third bedroom or second living/family room

• Sizeable open-plan living and dining area

• Well-appointed kitchen with chef’s oven and gas cooktop

• Spacious undercover balcony plus private balcony access from second bedroom
• Fully tiled bathroom with separate bath, shower and toilet

• Separate laundry unit, additional storage and secure intercom entry

• Dedicated car space on title
• NBN ready

• Tram stops at your doorstep
• Walking distance to Melbourne Central, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Uni & RMIT

Offering lifestyle, flexibility and a blue-chip Carlton address, this is an outstanding opportunity for professionals, investors or students seeking spacious, low-maintenance living in the heart of Melbourne.

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Property History for 12/540 Swanston St, Carlton, VIC 3053

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$585,000
28 Aug 2026
  • 28 Aug 2026
    Sold for $585,000
  • 02 Jun 2026
    Listed for Sale $580,000 - $638,000
  • 09 Apr 2000
    Sold for $240,000
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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 15,875 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Carlton have seen a -12.38% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -13.79% decrease. As at 30 September 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Carlton is $1,384,393 while the median value for Units is $346,822.
  • Houses have a median rent of $898 while Units have a median rent of $570.
There are currently 60 properties listed for sale, and 64 properties listed for rent in Carlton on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 606 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Carlton.

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