1802/6 Leicester Street
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Perfectly positioned in one of Carlton's most convenient pockets, this modern apartment at 1802/6 Leicester Street, Carlton delivers effortless inner-city living with lifestyle, education, shopping, and transport all at your doorstep. Perched high on Level 18, the home enjoys elevated views, abundant natural light, and a smart contemporary layout designed for comfort and low-maintenance living. Ideal for owner-occupiers, first-home buyers, or astute investors seeking strong rental appeal. Features include: Spacious bedroom(s) with built-in robes Modern kitchen with quality appliances and ample storage Open-plan living and dining flowing to private balcony Stylish central bathroom Secure building with lift access Excellent natural light and city outlooks Superbly located within easy reach of Melbourne's finest amenities: Close to The University of Melbourne and RMIT University Moments from Queen Victoria Market Near Melbourne Central Shopping Centre and major retail precincts Surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and nightlife along Lygon Street Easy access to multiple tram routes and nearby train stations Quick connection to Melbourne CBD, major hospitals, and surrounding suburbs Convenient access to CityLink and major arterial roads With its blue-chip location, strong rental demand, and outstanding lifestyle appeal, this property represents an exceptional investment opportunity in one of Melbourne's most sought-after city-fringe suburbs. Whether you're looking to move in, invest, or secure a prime city-fringe lifestyle, this is an outstanding Carlton opportunity not to be missed. Photo ID required at all open for inspections. Disclaimer: We have in preparing this document used our best endeavors to ensure that the information contained in this document is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements in this document. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this document. Purchasers should make their own enquires and refer to the due diligence check-list provided by Consumer Affairs. Click on the link for a copy of the due diligence check-list from Consumer Affairs. http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist
Property Details
- Property Type
- apartment
- Listing Type
- For Sale
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Listed
- 2 months ago
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Living in Carlton
This 2-bedroom apartment in Carlton, VIC 3053 sits within reach of public transport, local shops and nearby schools. It is listed 29% below the $512,500 median of 70 comparable apartmentswithin 5 km.
Schools near Carlton
- Carlton Gardens Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
- Carlton Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
- Saints College - BlendED Campusspecial
What's nearby
- Parkville (train) — 691 m away
- Lygon Hairdresser — 1.2 km away
- Argyle Square — 618 m away
- Unnamed — 869 m away
- Unnamed — 947 m away
Carlton at a glance
Full suburb profile- Population
- 16,055
- Median age
- 27
- Household income
- $1,292/wk
- Median rent
- $365/wk
- Median mortgage
- $1,898/mo
Source: ABS Census.
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Future Development
Carlton is experiencing steady infill development driven by proximity to the University of Melbourne, the Melbourne Metro Tunnel completion, and strong demand for inner-city apartments and mixed-use precincts. Heritage conservation overlays constrain some development, but sensitive renewal of Victorian terraces and conversion of commercial buildings to residential uses are proceeding. The precinct is trending toward medium-density residential with student and young professional demographics.
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Carlton Housing Precinct Renewal
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Carlton Housing Precinct Renewal
0.2 kmMedium-density residential with ground-floor retail along Rathdowne Street, targeting heritage-sensitive infill development.
2026
Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project - Carlton Station
0.3 kmMajor public transport upgrade with new underground station supporting medium-density development around transport nodes.
2025
Brunswick Street Commercial Retrofit
0.4 kmHeritage commercial building conversion to residential apartments over retail, consistent with Melbourne's inner-city laneway culture.
University of Melbourne Campus Expansion
0.5 kmOngoing university precinct intensification including student accommodation and academic buildings across multiple sites.
Carlton Shared Housing Cooperative
0.8 kmCommunity housing development targeting affordable rentals and co-operative models in response to housing demand.
Carlton North Residential Apartments
1 km5-8 storey residential apartment complex near Lygon Street with 80-120 dwellings.
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Suburb price trend
Carlton price trend
Median sold · Unit 2 bed
Compound growth -2.1% / yr over 4 yrs
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