18/30 Balaclava Rd, St Kilda East is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1970. The property has a land size of 1793m2 and floor size of 50m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2025.
Tucked away from the street and reached by a charming garden pathway lined with manicured hedges and tall trees, this two-bedroom apartment sits quietly within a meticulously maintained group. The setting offers a sense of privacy from the outset, with greenery visible from every window and a calming, quiet ambience throughout. Inside, the layout is bathed in natural light. The living and dining room, positioned to one side of the entry, boasts a large picture window that beautifully frames the garden outlooks and draws in the sunshine. Opposite, the updated kitchen includes crisp white cabinetry, sleek stainless steel appliances (including an oven, gas cooktop, and dishwasher), and deep, rich brown tiled splashbacks that lend the space a sophisticated modern edge.
The two bedrooms each offer built-in robes and serene views of surrounding foliage. The refreshed bathroom provides a shower-over-the-bath, convenient laundry facilities and clean, updated finishes.
Practicality meets comfort with generous hallway storage, timber floors, efficient split-system heating and cooling, secure intercom entry and a dedicated off-street car space. This apartment truly combines peaceful living with modern conveniences.
Trams stop directly outside, with Carlisle Street's cafs and shopping a short walk in one direction and Caulfield Park in the other for daily walks or weekend picnics. Balaclava Station is also within easy reach, offering quick access to the CBD. It's so close to it all, yet it feels a world away.
This is an appealing option for first-home buyers, a solid investment in a high-demand rental area, or a low-fuss choice for anyone seeking to scale back without giving up connection or comfort.
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The size of St Kilda East is approximately 2.3 square kilometres. There are 9 parks, covering nearly 6.8% of the total area. The population of St Kilda East in 2016 was 13101 people. By 2021 the population was 12571 showing a population decline of 4.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in St Kilda East is 30-39 years. Households in St Kilda East are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in St Kilda East work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 48.80% of the homes in St Kilda East were owner-occupied compared with 44.30% in 2016.
St Kilda East has 7,894 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in St Kilda East have seen a -9.13% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -2.23% decrease. As at 31 July 2026:
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