5/284 Dorcas St, South Melbourne is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 2350m2 and floor size of 137m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2024.
This stunning ground level residence's generous interior dimensions and tranquil northwest-facing courtyard provide the perfect setting for inner bayside living just metres to the market, Clarendon St shops, the light rail and trams.
Soaring original ceilings and the schoolhouse windows create a wonderful sense of space and light through the expansive living and dining room featuring timber floors, a modern kitchen appointed with stainless steel benches and a Smeg oven and a large bluestone wine cellar. The living area extends out to the 2-level private northwest entertainers' deck and courtyard along with impressive vertical garden. Upstairs, a series of distinctive louvre windows provide both light flow and privacy to the two spacious bedrooms with built in robes and a stylish shared en suite. On the ground level there is also a second bathroom and generous laundry.
Impeccably appointed throughout, it includes secure entry, intercom, RC/air-conditioning, secure car-space, cellar and rear access.
The size of South Melbourne is approximately 2.2 square kilometres. It has 15 parks covering nearly 3.3% of total area. The population of South Melbourne in 2016 was 10920 people. By 2021 the population was 11548 showing a population growth of 5.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in South Melbourne is 30-39 years. Households in South Melbourne are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in South Melbourne work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 42.40% of the homes in South Melbourne were owner-occupied compared with 40.20% in 2016.
South Melbourne has 12,897 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Melbourne have seen a 8.36% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 4.53% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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