22/84-86 Westbury Street
Balaclava, VIC 3183

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Area figures
- residents (ABS, June 2024)
- 112,669
- children aged 0–14
- 11,573
- schools
- 23
- parks & libraries
- 43
- kids’ activity providers listed
- 54
Most-listed activities: Soccer, Tennis, Swimming
Population figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Parks, playgrounds & public spaces
Hewison Reserve
Inkerman St, Balaclava, Victoria, 3183
165 m straight-line distance
Great Forest National Park
Chapel St, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182
504 m straight-line distance
Alma Park
Alma Rd, St Kilda East, Victoria, 3183
537 m straight-line distance
William Street Reserve
William St, Balaclava, Victoria, 3183
580 m straight-line distance
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Kids' Activities per Child: Australia's Best- and Thinnest-Covered Council Areas (2026)
Across Australia's big council areas, the AroundSchools directory lists a median of about 10 kids' activity providers for every 10,000 children — but in Melbourne's Wyndham it is 3.9, and in the City…
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Most Livable Suburbs in Victoria for Families (2026)
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Property Details
Apartment / Unit / Flat
RESIDENTIAL
Upcoming Events Nearby
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Fri, 6 Mar · Sandringham and Highett
Children's yoga - JEM | 7th Mar-2026 to 17th Apr-2027 💛
Ages 3–12
Sat, 1 Aug · Ashwood
Kids & Teens Art Birthday Parties - Glorious Studio | 2-Aug to 31-Dec, 2026
Ages 5–17
Tue, 15 Sept · Blackburn North
Persian Playgroup - Facilitated
Ages 3–6
Tue, 19 May · Nunawading
Junior Warriors - 8 Course Programe - Kung Fu Force AU | 20th May to 30th Dec-2026
Ages 6–13
What's Nearby
Jam Studio Music
Suite 2, Level 1, 118 Chapel St, St Kilda
Australian Yoga Academy
42 Clifton St, Prahran
St kilda baseball club
Hockey Dr, , St Kilda
SF Ballet
567 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
Pass N Play
., Brighton
Bonjour Babies (Elsternwick VIC)
560 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
Merryl’s Mosaics & Glass Studio
723 Glenhuntly Road , Caulfield
Young Voices of Melbourne
17 Heyington Pl, Toorak
Dance Factory
225 Swan St, Richmond
Nearby Schools

Yeshivah College
88 Hotham St, St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

Beth Rivkah Ladies College
14-20 Balaclava Road, St Kilda East VIC 3183 Australia

St Kilda Primary School
Brighton Road, St Kilda VIC 3182 Australia

Cheder Levi Yitzchok
12 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

St Mary's School St Kilda East
214 Dandenong Road, St Kilda East VIC 3183 Australia

St Mary's College
11 Westbury Street, St Kilda East VIC 3183 Australia
Nearby schools do not imply enrolment eligibility. Confirm catchments, year levels and childcare availability directly with the provider.
Nearby Properties
Recently sold nearby
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St Kilda East, VIC 3183
Land Size: 580 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Superbly Positioned Solid 60's Single-Level Living
Description: Offered to the market for the first time since construction, this solid brick home on approx. 580 sqm. delivers effortless single-level living in one of the area's most convenient and family-friendly locations. Featuring timeless parquetry flooring, a comfortable sitting room flows through to a spacious living and dining area with a peaceful street outlook. The light filled kitchen is equipped with gas cooking, dishwasher and a dedicated meals zone, making everyday living effortless. Three double bedrooms with built in robes provide excellent accommodation, highlighted by a master bedroom adjoining a large ensuite. Outside, a private backyard soaked in beautiful afternoon sunshine offers a tranquil retreat. Complete with gas ducted heating, reverse cycle a/c (living rooms and master), central bathroom with shower, bath and separate WC, single garage and additional off street parking, it is just moments to Greenmeadows Gardens, local schools, trams, trains and Carlisle Street's vibrant café/shopping precinct.
Agent: Joey Eckstein - jeckstein@wilsonagents.com.au - 0419 419 199
Agent: Abie Munz - amunz@wilsonagents.com.au
Agent: Peter Fein - peter@wilsonagents.com.au - 9528 8888
St Kilda East, VIC 3183
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Boutique Ground-Floor Brilliance with a Private Courtyard
Description: Deadline Sale Closing Thursday, 29th January at 12.00pm. Please contact us should you wish to organise a private viewing before this date and time. Quietly set behind a vine-covered exposed brick entrance, within a contemporary boutique complex, this stylish ground-floor apartment is a fitting extension of the building's architectural flair, showcasing refined finishes and thoughtful proportions, in a premier location. Anchored by an expansive open-plan living and dining zone, warm timber flooring and a crisp, neutral palette enhance the home's sense of space. The gourmet kitchen boasts high-quality stainless-steel appliances, dishwasher, gas cooktop, sleek cabinetry, and plenty of storage solutions. The central domain flows effortlessly through glass sliding doors to a large, private courtyard. Framed by raised garden beds and established tropical greenery, this outdoor space provides a serene setting for quiet mornings or weekend entertaining. The thoughtful configuration includes two generously sized bedrooms and a dedicated study nook for those working from home. The main bedroom is complete with a walk-in robe, and a sleek private ensuite. The second bedroom is well-proportioned with built-in robes and is serviced by a stylish central bathroom. Additional features include split-system heating/cooling, European laundry, an underground car space with storage cage, and secure intercom entry. Positioned in one of St Kilda East's most connected pockets, enjoy an array of cafes, dining options, boutiques, and everyday essentials, with Carlisle and Chapel Street precincts, and Orrong Village within walking distance. The leafy expanse of Alma Park is also nearby, whilst excellent transport options, including trams, Balaclava Station, and Windsor Station allow easy access to the CBD and the best of Melbourne's inner-south. This is a rare opportunity to secure a low-maintenance abode that truly has it all.
Agent: Natalie McAsey - nmcasey@buxton.com.au - 9536 7222
Agent: Liam Gedye - lgedye@buxton.com.au
St Kilda East, VIC 3183
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Bring Your Vision To Life Here
Description: Hidden behind flowering rose bushes in a quiet street lined with heritage homes, this freestanding single-fronted Victorian is alive with character and possibility. It has the bones, the period beauty and the setting, ready for someone imaginative to take it somewhere extraordinary. Step through the arched hallway framed by soaring ceilings and Baltic pine floors that speak to its era. Two generous bedrooms sit at the front, one with the charm of a fireplace, before the home opens to a relaxed living room with another fireplace, and a kitchen awaiting reinvention. A clawfoot bath awaits revival in the bathroom, with laundry taps offering everyday practicality. Out back, a paved courtyard and shed offer the framework for a magical alfresco retreat. There's also scope to extend upward (STCA) and open the rear to light and air, creating a seamless blend of past and present. Moments from Carlisle Street's cafés and bakeries, trams and trains, Alma Park's recreation, Chapel Street's vibrancy and St Kilda Beach, this is your chance to shape a true original into something unforgettable.
Agent: Lee Pellizzer - lpellizzer@hodges.com.au - 03 9529 1100
St Kilda, VIC 3182
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: New York attitude at rear of boutique block
Description: Inspections by private appointment. Effortlessly chic and entirely private, quiet and peaceful at the rear of a boutique block, this dual-level loft apartment channels St Kilda's signature energy with a New York state of mind. Two secure car spaces and a distinctive north-west orientation enhance its individuality across two sun-drenched levels, each opening to spacious outdoor areas. Cafés, dining precincts and trams are just steps away. The generous open living and dining areas extend immediately from the entry, offering a fantastic layout for indoor-outdoor entertaining, flowing to a broad balcony with treetop aspects. A streamlined kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample storage enhances the space, while the main bedroom on this level features built-in robes and a full bathroom. Below, the second bedroom, also with robes, opens to a private, wrap-around courtyard garden, providing privacy, greenery, and an extra layer of versatility, accompanied by a powder room. Finishes of hybrid timber upstairs and polished concrete downstairs add to the desirable industrial aesthetic, while split-system heating and cooling, video intercom entry, a Euro laundry, and ample storage complete a city-edge base that's as practical as it is enticing. With Carlisle, Acland, and Chapel Street retail and dining precincts, city-bound transport and the iconic foreshore all minutes away, it's relaxed, secure, social, and unmistakably St Kilda.
Agent: Katie Ryan - katieryan@jelliscraig.com.au - (03) 8644 5500
Agent: Iliass Okaf - iliassokaf@jelliscraig.com.au - (03) 8644 5500
St Kilda East, VIC 3183
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Stylishly Renovated Ground Floor Oasis with Courtyard
Description: With its own separate path and tucked behind a high fence with its own private gate access in a boutique block of only 6 apartments, this stylishly renovated ground-floor apartment is a secluded indoor-outdoor retreat, offering generous proportions and a leafy courtyard perfect for entertaining, and a serene escape from the vibrant inner-city scene that surrounds it. As you enter you discover a spacious open-plan living and dining area, that flows onto the fully paved sun-drenched courtyard, a sleek modern kitchen with its servery, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, washer, refrigerator and plenty of storage space, two double bedrooms with robes and a fully renovated bathroom. Bonuses include an off street park, security entry and positioned within walking distance of trains, trams, buses and Carlisle Street's buzzing cafés, bars, and boutiques. This exceptional location also places you moments from schools, parks, and more, offering the perfect blend of privacy and lifestyle choices.
Agent: John Kaufman - john@halfapercent.com.au - 95271211
Balaclava, VIC 3183
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: A Delivery of Lifestyle in the 'Post Office Apartments'
Description: Live on the edge of Carlisle Street in this super sized 1 bedroom first floor security apartment. In this boutique redevelopment of the Balaclava Post Office with its traditional brick façade, this lifestyle retreat sits at the back of the block, featuring relaxed open plan living and dining with an impressive kitchen (Franke appliances), a spacious bedroom with walk through robe to the gleaming semi ensuite and a European laundry in the seclusion of the entry. Both the living area and bedroom open to a mod grass terrace that's ideal for casual entertaining and your furry friend. Enjoying lift access, this quiet escape is enhanced with Oak look floors, reverse cycle air conditioning, a ceiling fan, intercom and secure basement parking & storage. In this leafy no through road, a heartbeat to a lively world of cafes, shops, bars, eateries, bakeries, gyms and public transport with trams and trains.
Agent: Dion Besser - dion@besserco.com.au - 03 9531 1000
Agent: Charles Callis - charles@besserco.com.au - 9531 1000
Balaclava, VIC 3183
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Contemporary designer apartment with north-facing courtyard
Description: Discover the perfect blend of style, sophistication & convenience in this stunning two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, tucked in a tranquil pocket yet moments from St Kilda, Chapel Street & Carlisle Street. Set on the ground floor of a boutique, as-new complex, it offers seamless indoor-outdoor living with a north-facing courtyard designed for entertaining. Decked areas, built-in seating & secure enclosures make it ideal for wining, dining or safe play for children & pets. The sleek kitchen is a standout, featuring an Ilve oven, flexi-mixer tapware, streamlined cabinetry & stone finishes. Matte timber floors flow through the glass-walled living areas, while both robed bedrooms are luxuriously carpeted. The main bedroom includes a stylish ensuite, with marble hexagonal feature tiles in both bathrooms. Complete with reverse cycle heating/cooling, Euro laundry, secure intercom, lift access & basement parking with storage cage, this is a lock-up-&-leave lifestyle at its finest. Trams & Balaclava Station are virtually at your doorstep, with the best restaurants, eclectic bars, cafés, specialty bakeries & supermarkets all nearby ideal for the style-conscious seeking effortless modern living.
Agent: Vanessa McGlynn - vanessam@garypeer.com.au - 95261988
Agent: John Tsui-Po - johnt@garypeer.com.au - 0438336456
Balaclava, VIC 3183
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Sold off market by Melanie Walden
Description: Sold off market by Melanie Walden
Agent: Melanie Walden - melaniewalden@mcgrath.com.au - 9527 5563
Balaclava, VIC 3183
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Art deco charm, modern convenience
Description: This solid-brick art-deco apartment is brimming with period features and graceful charm. Positioned on the ground floor it offers low maintenance living, a sense of privacy and convenience on the doorstep. Ideal for downsizers or first home buyers seeking timeless appeal and the chance to craft your own inner-city retreat. Beyond the secure gated entrance, a welcoming wide foyer sets the tone with high ceilings and picture rails it is central to the flow of the apartment. The two master sized bedrooms are carpeted for comfort and feature large built-in-wardrobes and ceiling fans. The expansive living room has a relaxing ambience and includes a fireplace, while the versatile adjoining dining room could potentially be a home office. The generously sized well equipped kitchen has a Smeg gas cooktop, under bench oven, rangehood and dishwasher, along with abundant storage and ample bench space. There's plenty of room for a breakfast table, while a back door provides direct access to the undercover carpark. The spacious bathroom has a walk-in shower, huge vanity and space for laundry facilities. Additional features include polished timber floorboards, beautiful leadlight windows and plantation shutters throughout. Ceiling fans and reverse cycle air conditioning. Superbly located just a short walk from the cosmopolitan Carlisle Street shopping precinct with its diverse range of shops, cafes and restaurants, it is within easy reach of Balaclava Station and the Hotham Street tram stop. With town house proportions this impressive apartment offers the best of inner city living and is bound to appeal to the discerning buyer. Sean Rice - 0432 551 854
Agent: Sean Rice - srice@woodards.com.au - 03 9519 8333
Agent: Sam Paynter - spaynter@woodards.com.au - 0395198333





















