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Orchard St, Balgowlah NSW 2093

Street

Street Summary

Orchard St, Balgowlah NSW 2093 is a local road where 24% of residences are houses and 46% are apartments. 1 homes sit above the street; 11 homes sit level with the street. 11 homes are recommended for a flood check and 2 have other flood classification. 8-lot, 3-level apartments at 4 Orchard St were built in 1975. 6-lot, 2-level apartments at 9 Orchard St were built in 1979. 6-lot, 3-level apartments at 13 Orchard St were built in 1966. There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb, so buyers should compare recent sales of individual homes on the street against nearby comparable properties.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Orchard St, Balgowlah NSW 2093 property market.

Houses vs Apartments54 total lots
24.1%
46.3%
29.6%
Houses (24.1%)
Apartments (46.3%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (29.6%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Orchard St, Balgowlah NSW 2093 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
High-sideFlat
1 lots
11 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
0 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Orchard St, Balgowlah NSW 2093 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Balgowlah NSW 2093 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$3.2M · 2022$3M · 2023$3.1M · 2024$3.4M · 2025$2.9M · 2026$3.6M · 2024-02-21 · 3 ORCHARD ST, BALGOWLAH NSW 2093
Turnover rate7.7%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Orchard St, Balgowlah NSW 2093 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Balgowlah NSW 2093 median apartment 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$1.2M · 2022$1.2M · 2023$1.2M · 2024$1.3M · 2025$1.4M · 2026$1.6M · 2024-10-02 · 5/13 ORCHARD ST, BALGOWLAH NSW 2093$5M · 2026-03-14 · 15 ORCHARD ST, BALGOWLAH NSW 2093$895k · 2025-07-18 · 2/9 ORCHARD ST, BALGOWLAH NSW 2093$1M · 2023-06-17 · 6/9 ORCHARD ST, BALGOWLAH NSW 2093
Apartment sales1Past 12 months
Turnover rate16%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Orchard St, Balgowlah NSW 2093, ranked by number of lots.

1
4 ORCHARD ST, BALGOWLAH NSW 2093Small project (<20 lots)
2
9 ORCHARD ST, BALGOWLAH NSW 2093Small project (<20 lots)
3
13 ORCHARD ST, BALGOWLAH NSW 2093Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Orchard St, Balgowlah NSW 2093 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Orchard St, Balgowlah NSW 2093 — 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 Orchard St an expensive or affordable street relative to Balgowlah?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Orchard St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Balgowlah average. Buyers should compare recent sales of individual homes on the street against nearby comparable properties to gauge current market positioning.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Orchard St?

There are no bushfire, heritage, or flood overlay classifications on the street. However, 11 properties are recommended for a flood check, and 2 fall under other flood classifications where no flood risk has been identified or mapped. There are also no high-voltage powerline classifications. A flood check recommendation means further assessment is advised, while the other classification indicates no risk was found or the property was not mapped.

Are properties on Orchard St mostly on high, level or low ground?

1 homes sit above the street; 11 homes sit level with the street. The site height relative to the street can influence specific site characteristics, but buyers should assess the individual property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Orchard St?

Orchard St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect local streets with larger roads. Speed limit and dominant road share data are unavailable.

Is Orchard St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 54 residential properties on the street. Houses make up 24.1% of the stock, while apartments make up 46.3%. The street features a mix of both dwelling types without a single dominant category.

What are the major apartment developments on Orchard St?

The major apartment developments on the street are 4 Orchard St with 8 lots across 3 levels built in 1975, 9 Orchard St with 6 lots across 2 levels built in 1979, and 13 Orchard St with 6 lots across 3 levels built in 1966. These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Orchard St?

2 apartments have sold in the past 12 months, while no houses have sold. The 5-year turnover rate is 7.7% for houses and 16% for apartments. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Orchard St a good street to buy property on?

Orchard St is a local road with a mix of houses and apartments. It features properties sitting level with the street and includes several apartment developments. Buyers looking for detached houses should note there are insufficient recent sales to benchmark pricing, while apartment buyers can look at recent turnover and sales activity.