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Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041

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Street Summary

Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041 is a collector road with a 40km/h limit where house prices sit 23.12% above the suburb median. 11 homes sit above the street; 77 homes sit level with the street; 4 homes sit below the street. 125 homes are heritage-listed and 44 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 32.2% houses and 54.6% apartments, with 3 houses and 0 apartments sold in the last 12 months.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041 property market.

Houses vs Apartments389 total lots
32.1%
54.8%
13.1%
Houses (32.1%)
Apartments (54.8%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (13.1%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041. 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 limitCOLLECTOR ROAD · 40 km/h97.4% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Darling 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
High-sideFlatLow-side
11 lots
77 lots
4 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
125 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Darling 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$2.8M · 2024-11-02 · 515 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$5M · 2024-07-27 · 521 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$5M · 2024-09-27 · 521 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.7M · 2024-05-28 · 165 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$3.7M · 2025-05-30 · 182 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.9M · 2025-08-13 · 433 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$6.6M · 2023-09-04 · 437 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$3M · 2025-04-02 · 457 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.4M · 2025-11-28 · 210 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2M · 2024-05-18 · 466 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$3.3M · 2024-04-10 · 468 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.7M · 2023-02-17 · 469 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$3.6M · 2025-11-12 · 472A DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$3.3M · 2023-02-24 · 171 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041
Street price+23%vs suburb median
Turnover rate11.2%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Darling 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$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$1.2M · 2022$1.3M · 2023$1.4M · 2024$1.4M · 2025$1.3M · 2026$1.1M · 2026-06-04 · 2/240 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.3M · 2024-09-14 · 27/242 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.7M · 2023-05-07 · 1/193 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$790k · 2024-02-22 · 14/428 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.2M · 2022-09-17 · 5/428 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$900k · 2022-06-17 · 15/242 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.8M · 2021-12-20 · 5/440 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.2M · 2022-07-08 · 11/440 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.9M · 2023-09-02 · 18/440 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$725k · 2022-03-14 · 8/428 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.4M · 2021-09-18 · 2/146 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.3M · 2023-01-19 · 2/418 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1M · 2022-04-14 · 1/418 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$450k · 2023-11-08 · 12OE/338 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$310k · 2023-07-03 · 2OE/338 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041
Apartment sales1Past 12 months
Turnover rate7%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
146 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
415 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
415 DARLING ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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

Common questions about living on and buying property on Darling 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 Darling St an expensive or affordable street relative to Balmain?

House prices on Darling St are 23.12% above the Balmain suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Darling St?

There is no bushfire or flood overlay risk on Darling St, and 0 properties are affected by high-voltage powerlines. However, 125 homes are heritage-listed, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Additionally, 44 properties are recommended for a flood check, while 81 have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped. Buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

11 homes sit above the street; 77 homes sit level with the street; 4 homes sit below the street.

What type of road is Darling St?

Darling St is a collector road with a 40 km/h speed limit, and 97.7% of residential properties front this section. Collector roads generally connect local streets with larger roads, which may result in slightly more through traffic than a local road. Buyers should consider this when assessing daily traffic and noise levels.

Is Darling St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 388 residential properties on Darling St. Houses make up 32.2% of the stock, while apartments account for 54.6%. This mix means the street is predominantly apartments rather than houses.

What are the major apartment developments on Darling St?

The major apartment developments on Darling St include 146 Darling St (38 lots, 1 level, built in 1989), 415 Darling St (37 lots, 3 levels), and another 415 Darling St (37 lots, 3 levels). These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Darling St?

3 houses sold in the past 12 months, while 0 apartments were sold. Over the past five years, the turnover rate for houses is 11.2%, and for apartments, it is 7.5%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Darling St a good street to buy property on?

Darling St aligns with buyers seeking apartments on a collector road, given its 54.6% apartment share and 40 km/h speed limit. It also suits those comfortable with heritage-listed homes, as 125 properties have renovation restrictions. Buyers preferring detached houses may find the 32.2% house share limiting, while those wanting high-voltage free zones will find the street suitable.