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Forest Rd, Arncliffe NSW 2205

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Street Summary

Forest Rd, Arncliffe NSW 2205 is an arterial road with a 60km/h speed limit. 126 homes sit level with the street; 45 homes sit below the street. 6 homes are heritage-listed, 2 have a flood overlay, and 147 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 61% house and 17% apartment. Notable developments include 81 Forest Rd (12 lots, 4 levels, 1974), 30 Forest Rd (10 lots, 3 levels, 1994), and 23 Forest Rd (9 lots, 4 levels, 2005).


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Forest Rd, Arncliffe NSW 2205 property market.

Houses vs Apartments336 total lots
61%
17.9%
21.1%
Houses (61%)
Apartments (17.9%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (21.1%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Forest Rd, Arncliffe NSW 2205. Road class and speed limit can each vary from section to section; the dominant setting along the street is shown here.

Dominant road class & speed limitARTERIAL ROAD · 60 km/h94.9% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots on Forest Rd, Arncliffe NSW 2205 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost. Statistics are calculated from properties with available data.

High-side vs low-side house lots
FlatLow-side
126 lots
45 lots
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks &Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this street before you buy.

Heritage
6 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
2 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Forest Rd, Arncliffe NSW 2205 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Arncliffe NSW 2205 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$1.4M · 2022$1.6M · 2023$1.8M · 2024$1.9M · 2025$1.8M · 2026$1.4M · 2023-04-28 · 227 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$2.1M · 2026-05-08 · 239 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1M · 2025-05-07 · 218 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.6M · 2025-06-13 · 128 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$2M · 2021-10-13 · 131A FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$2.3M · 2024-09-19 · 131A FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$2.4M · 2021-10-15 · 131 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$2.1M · 2025-10-16 · 145 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.7M · 2023-08-19 · 147 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.6M · 2021-10-01 · 177 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.5M · 2023-07-11 · 177 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.6M · 2023-06-14 · 183 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.8M · 2024-03-06 · 187 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.7M · 2023-10-16 · 215 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.3M · 2024-12-12 · 196 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.4M · 2025-01-15 · 199 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.9M · 2025-02-08 · 206 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.5M · 2024-03-26 · 214 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.4M · 2021-11-27 · 170 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.3M · 2022-09-23 · 60 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.1M · 2022-08-04 · 71 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$972k · 2023-04-18 · 77 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$1.8M · 2024-02-10 · 115A FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205
Street price-4%vs suburb median
Turnover rate11.2%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Forest Rd, Arncliffe NSW 2205 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Arncliffe NSW 2205 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$250k$500k$750k$1.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$708k · 2022$710k · 2023$746k · 2024$770k · 2025$780k · 2026$590k · 2023-09-28 · 2/81 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$540k · 2024-10-18 · 4/81 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$636k · 2026-05-12 · 7/81 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$672k · 2023-10-09 · 4/30 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$741k · 2023-02-28 · 1/23 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$740k · 2022-04-01 · 6/23 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205$780k · 2025-10-14 · 7/23 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205
Apartment sales2Past 12 months
Turnover rate11.7%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Forest Rd, Arncliffe NSW 2205, ranked by number of lots.

1
81 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205Small project (<20 lots)
2
30 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205Small project (<20 lots)
3
23 FOREST RD, ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Forest Rd, Arncliffe NSW 2205 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Forest Rd, Arncliffe NSW 2205 — lifestyle, transport, and the local housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is Forest Rd an expensive or affordable street relative to Arncliffe?

House prices on Forest Rd sit 3.6% below the Arncliffe suburb house median. This indicates that, on average, detached homes on this street trade at a slight discount compared to the wider suburb. Buyers should note that this metric applies only to houses and does not reflect apartment pricing.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Forest Rd?

There are 6 heritage listings on Forest Rd, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Two properties fall within a flood overlay, and 147 are recommended for a flood check, so reviewing council mapping and insurance costs is prudent. Additionally, 56 properties have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlays on the street.

Are properties on Forest Rd mostly on high, level or low ground?

126 homes sit level with the street; 45 homes sit below the street. There are no properties recorded as sitting above the street. While different site heights can influence site characteristics, buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Forest Rd?

Forest Rd is classified as an arterial road with a 60 km/h speed limit. This classification generally means the street carries more through traffic than local residential streets. 94.9% of the residential stock on the street fronts this dominant arterial section.

Is Forest Rd mostly houses or apartments?

There are 336 residential properties on Forest Rd. Houses, duplexes, and terraces make up 61% of the street, while apartments and units account for 17.9%. The remaining stock consists of other residential types. The street is predominantly houses.

What are the major apartment developments on Forest Rd?

The major apartment developments on Forest Rd include 81 Forest Rd with 12 lots across 4 levels built in 1974, 30 Forest Rd with 10 lots across 3 levels built in 1994, and 23 Forest Rd with 9 lots across 4 levels built in 2005. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Forest Rd?

Two houses and two apartments sold on Forest Rd in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate is 11.7% for both houses and apartments. This turnover rate represents the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Forest Rd a good street to buy property on?

Forest Rd suits buyers looking for detached houses on a local arterial road, as well as apartment buyers interested in established developments. The street offers a mix of site heights, with most homes sitting level with or below the street. Buyers should consider the heritage overlays and flood classifications when evaluating specific properties.