The 6 coolest apartments for sale in Australia right now
Australia is a nation of apartment sceptics.
While New Yorkers and Parisians have embraced high-density living, many Aussies still cling to the dream of a house with a big backyard.
But as house prices rise, many couples and families are turning to apartment living to make ends meet.
For those who decide to take the plunge, there is a smorgasbord of options on the market, from space-savvy studios to lavish penthouses.
Here are the six best apartments for sale in Australia right now.
Potts Point, NSW
Space is at a premium in uber-cool Potts Point, and this tiny studio maximises every square centimetre.
The 36-square-metre flat is tucked away in an Art Deco building near Rushcutters Bay.
The home centres on a tiny courtyard that brings much-needed light into the living room.
A loft bed with a fold-away ladder makes optimal use of the space, while an exposed brick wall adds a touch of character.
The studio is on the market with Richardson & Wrench Elizabeth Bay for $550,000 to $600,000.
Rosebery, NSW
Hidden amongst distilleries and restaurants in Sydney’s inner south is the Powerhouse complex, a 1930s brick warehouse that was once a major manufacturing hub.
This two-bedroom apartment makes savvy use of a small space.
Instead of conventional walls, the living space is divided by folding accordion doors that make the spaces feel larger.
Under building codes, a room needs natural light to be classed as a ‘bedroom’, so this home is marketed as a one-bedroom apartment with a media room or second ‘bedroom zone’.
No guide price has been given, but other units in the complex have sold for $670,000 to $1.2 million.
North Fremantle, WA
A steel spiral staircase is the first thing you notice in this unique warehouse conversion in Fremantle.
Once a Weeties factory, this building has since been converted into a series of award-winning apartments that are spacious enough to feel like entire houses.
This four-bedroom, three-bathroom unit boasts a massive chef’s kitchen with an eight-metre-long French oak island bench.
An enclosed sunroom brings in plenty of light for the established indoor plants.
The apartment is on the market for $4.25 million with Ray White Cottesloe.
West Melbourne, VIC
You don’t need deep pockets to afford a New York-style warehouse conversion.
In West Melbourne, a grungy red-brick loft conversion could be yours for $800,000 to $850,000.
In the past, the building was a wheel factory for coaches and bicycles.
Two bedrooms have been squeezed into the floorplan thanks to a handy mezzanine nestled under the steel beams.
The apartment is just a stone’s throw from the Queen Victoria Markets and is for sale with Belle Property Carlton.
Forest Lodge, NSW
In Sydney’s Forest Lodge, three-bedroom houses can fetch well over $2 million, but this 1880s home gives you space at a discount.
The apartment spans two floors of a classic terrace house, and features all the hallmarks of a heritage home.
Arched windows lead out to a spacious balcony with filagree railings, while inside, sunlight spills over the French oak parquet floors.
The navy-blue kitchen with a huge quartz island is a particular showstopper.
The flat is for sale with Adrian William Real Estate for $1.6 million.
Barangaroo, NSW
Apartment living doesn’t get better than the penthouse of the Crown in Barangaroo.
With six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and panoramic views of Sydney Harbour, it’s not a surprise the agents are asking $90 million.
The penthouse has been on the market since 2021 – not an unusual timespan for a property of this calibre.
Residents will get access to daily housekeeping services, valet parking, a dog walking service, whiskey lounge and several heated pools.
Agent Luke Hayes from Colliers Residential described the penthouse as “like you are living in a six-star resort.”
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