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Barr St, Balmain NSW 2041

Street

Street Summary

Barr St, Balmain NSW 2041 is a predominantly apartment-focused street with 11 homes sitting level with the street. 11 properties are heritage-listed, and 8 are recommended for a flood check. There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb median, 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 Barr St, Balmain NSW 2041 property market.

Houses vs Apartments56 total lots
19.6%
80.4%
Houses (19.6%)
Apartments (80.4%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Barr St, Balmain NSW 2041 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
Flat
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
11 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Barr St, Balmain NSW 2041 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Balmain NSW 2041 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$2.5M$5.0M$7.5M$10.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$2.6M · 2022$2.5M · 2023$2.5M · 2024$2.8M · 2025$2.7M · 2026$5.9M · 2024-11-19 · 23 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$6.3M · 2025-12-11 · 23 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.8M · 2021-11-15 · 6 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041
Turnover rate27.3%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Barr St, Balmain NSW 2041 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Balmain NSW 2041 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$500k$1.0M$1.5M$2.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$1.2M · 2022$1.3M · 2023$1.4M · 2024$1.4M · 2025$1.3M · 2026$360k · 2022-03-22 · 13F/1 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$650k · 2022-04-26 · 13G/1 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.5M · 2022-07-07 · 2F/1 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2M · 2024-06-21 · 3F/1 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$700k · 2024-01-25 · 8F/1 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$825k · 2023-03-28 · 14F/1 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$460k · 2026-04-21 · 15F/1 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$440k · 2024-02-13 · 18F/1 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041
Apartment sales1Past 12 months
Turnover rate17.8%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Barr St, Balmain NSW 2041, ranked by number of lots.

1
1 BARR ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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Living in Barr St, Balmain NSW 2041 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Barr St, Balmain NSW 2041 — 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 Barr St an expensive or affordable street relative to Balmain?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Barr St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Balmain 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 Barr St?

There are 11 heritage-listed properties on Barr St, meaning renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval. There are 8 properties recommended for a flood check, 3 with no flood risk identified or not mapped, and 0 properties in a flood overlay. There are 0 bushfire-prone properties and 0 properties near high-voltage powerlines. A flood check recommendation does not necessarily mean a property floods, but it is worth reviewing council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

11 homes sit level with the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, but buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Barr St?

Barr St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect local streets with larger roads.

Is Barr St mostly houses or apartments?

Barr St has 56 residential properties. Houses make up 19.6% of the residential stock, while apartments make up 80.4%. The street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Barr St?

There is one major apartment development recorded on Barr St: 1 Barr St, Balmain NSW 2041, with 32 lots, 3 levels, and built in 1997. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Barr St?

1 house sold in the past 12 months, and 1 apartment sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 27.3%, and for apartments, it is 17.8%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Barr St a good street to buy property on?

Barr St may be more aligned with apartment buyers or those preferring local-road residential streets. It is also suitable for buyers comfortable with heritage overlays, as 11 properties have heritage listings that may require additional council approval for renovations. The street is predominantly apartments, with 19.6% houses and 80.4% apartments.