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Melbourne, VIC 3004

4.1(5 reviews)

Ranked 246th best suburb by locals in Melbourne (Greater) Region, VIC

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Reviews of Melbourne, VIC

7th August 2024

"The St Kilda Road Precinct: A Sophisticated Urban Lifestyle"

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The St Kilda Road Precinct (Melbourne 3004) is a premier area that offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with a perfect balance of work, leisure, and luxury. Situated just south of the CBD, this prestigious precinct is renowned for its picturesque boulevards, high-end amenities, and vibrant cultural scene.

The area is synonymous with luxury and convenience, boasting a plethora of dining options, from fine dining restaurants and trendy cafes to cozy bistros and stylish bars. Residents can indulge in culinary delights along St Kilda Road and nearby precincts like Southbank and South Yarra.

The precinct is also home to numerous shopping options. While boutique stores and specialty shops line the area, the nearby Melbourne CBD and South Yarra offer extensive retail therapy with high-end fashion outlets, department stores, and artisanal markets.

Melbourne 3004 offers unparalleled connectivity. The area is serviced by multiple tram routes running along St Kilda Road, providing swift access to the CBD, Southbank, and St Kilda Beach. Flinders Street Station is within easy reach, offering extensive train services across Melbourne. The precinct's strategic location ensures residents are well-connected to all major points in the city.

Despite its urban setting, the St Kilda Road Precinct is rich in green spaces, providing a serene escape from city life. The iconic Royal Botanic Gardens are just a stone's throw away, offering stunning landscapes, walking trails, and peaceful picnic spots. Fawkner Park and Albert Park Lake are also nearby, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities, jogging, cycling, and recreational sports.

For fitness enthusiasts, the area is dotted with gyms, wellness centers, and yoga studios. Albert Park Lake is a popular spot for boating and sailing, and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre offers state-of-the-art facilities for a variety of sports.

3004 is in proximity to some of Melbourne's finest educational institutions. Esteemed schools such as Melbourne Grammar School, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School, and Wesley College are within easy reach, offering top-tier education. The area also provides numerous childcare facilities and early learning centers for younger children.

Healthcare services in the precinct are exceptional, with several medical clinics and specialist centers available. The Alfred Hospital, one of Melbourne's leading medical facilities, is nearby, ensuring residents have access to comprehensive healthcare services.

The St Kilda Road Precinct is a vibrant cultural hub with a dynamic community. The area is home to several art galleries, cultural centers, and theaters, including the Arts Centre Melbourne and the National Gallery of Victoria, offering a rich array of performances, exhibitions, and events. The precinct regularly hosts community events, markets, and festivals, fostering a strong sense of community and cultural engagement.

The real estate market is highly desirable, featuring a mix of luxurious apartments, contemporary townhouses, and elegant heritage buildings. Many residences offer stunning views of the city skyline, Albert Park Lake, or Port Phillip Bay. The area’s property values reflect its status as one of Melbourne’s most prestigious locations, making it a prime choice for investors and homebuyers alike.

Melbourne 3004 is a premier location that offers a luxurious and convenient lifestyle. Its blend of upscale amenities, excellent transport links, beautiful green spaces, top-tier education and healthcare services, and vibrant cultural scene make it an exceptional place to live. Whether you're a professional, a family, or an investor, the St Kilda Road Precinct promises an unparalleled living experience in the heart of Melbourne.

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2nd July 2024

"Melbourne 3004"

Chilli Realty has been involved in both established and Off the Plan apartment sales along St Kilda Rd for the last 15 years or so. What a fantastic boulevard leading into the heart of our wonderful city of Melbourne.

Some of the properties I have sold around St Kilda Rd and along Queens Rd in the Albert Park precinct are truly spectacular. I am often high up in many of the buildings along these roads, showing prospective buyers through two- and three-bedroom apartments.

Most of these buildings have fantastic amenity and simply spectacular views over Albert Park Lake or back towards the city along St Kilda Rd. I’m finding that there are a lot of downsizers buying here with the low maintenance living, after having sold their larger family home in the suburbs. They can lock up and leave for overseas holidays with the knowledge that their new home is safe and secure in their absence.

Of course, it is a wonderfully convenient place to live if you’re a young professional, working in the city or Southbank areas or in one of the offices along St Kilda Rd as well. It’s not too far from the Chapel St shopping strip or South Yarra, with plenty of cafes and restaurants all close by.

If you want to speak with an agent that knows what is available for sale along the St Kilda Rd and Queens Rd boulevards, to see what property options are available, then please give Chilli Realty a call anytime on 0402 335 005!

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"Convenient apartment living for professionals and singles"

Lived in Melbourne 3004 for a few years. I used to work in the city every day so it was super convenient to get there by tram which took only 10 mins. As the suburb is just on the outskirts of the city, you don't get the mad rush of the CBD while still being really close by. There's also a designated bike lane all the way down St Kilda Road which is handy. I used to ride my scooter to work as well. If you need quick and easy access to the CBD, Melbourne 3004 is perfect.

Much of the area is comprised of big apartment complexes. Living in a big apartment building has its pros and cons. On the one hand it's very low maintenance living and many of the buildings have their own concierge. This can be handy if you're a busy professional. However some cons are:
1) Lack of on street parking.
2) Lifts can take a while at busy times.
3) Buildings often have quite strict rules about many things.

The suburb is parallel to Albert Park lake and Fawkner Park, both of which are amazing for walking or running. Although sometimes they do get incredibly busy. There's an abundance of really high-quality coffee on St Kilda Road and nearby streets. My favourite cafe was Mr. Percival on Queens Lane. There are great sporting facilities really close by with Albert Park Tennis World and MSAC just to name a few. Pre-Covid the nightlife and bars in the area were really good too.

All in all it's a great suburb but it depends on your stage of life. For a young, busy professional it can be perfect. But the streets are always really busy and everyone is rushing around, so it's definitely not the most relaxing environment if that's what you're after. Not really a suburb where I'd choose to raise a family in.

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Chris Snell real estate agent
Chris Snell

St Kilda Road offers so many wonderful lifestyle options. Enjoy easy access to tram stops into the City of Melbourne; visit the Arts Centre, National Gallery, Prahran Market, Albert Park Lake, South Melbourne Market, St Kilda Baech and so much more.

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"St Kilda Rd living"

St Kilda Rd is close to multiple parks and a stone's throw to the CBD. Great coffee and transport links. Overall a great place to live.

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