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Foy St, Balmain NSW 2041

Street

Street Summary

Foy St, Balmain NSW 2041 is a predominantly apartment-focused street with 98.5% of its 197 residential properties being units. The road functions as a local road. 2 homes sit above the street; 1 homes sit level with the street. 3 homes are heritage-listed and 3 are recommended for a flood check. 141-lot Hyam St and 8-lot Foy St are key apartment developments. With 0 recent house sales, 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 Foy St, Balmain NSW 2041 property market.

Houses vs Apartments197 total lots
1.5%
98.5%
Houses (1.5%)
Apartments (98.5%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Foy 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-sideFlat
2 lots
1 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
3 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Foy 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
Suburb Median Price
$0$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$2.6M · 2022$2.5M · 2023$2.5M · 2024$2.8M · 2025$2.7M · 2026
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Foy 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$1.9M · 2025-05-21 · 18/1 FOY ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.8M · 2023-09-01 · 20/1 FOY ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1M · 2022-08-26 · 15/1 FOY ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.8M · 2024-03-28 · 6 FOY ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.2M · 2023-10-10 · 68/3 FOY ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.8M · 2022-05-18 · 69/3 FOY ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.1M · 2025-04-10 · 71/3 FOY ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.3M · 2025-07-25 · 77/3 FOY ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate4.1%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
7 HYAM ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041Large project (100+ lots)
2
8 FOY ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

There are insufficient recent house sales on Foy 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 Foy St?

There are 3 heritage listings on Foy St, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Three properties are recommended for a flood check, which is a prudent step to review council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing. There are 0 bushfire, 0 flood overlay, 0 other flood classification, and 0 high-voltage properties on the street.

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

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

What type of road is Foy St?

Foy St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect to larger collector or arterial roads, providing direct access to the homes on the street.

Is Foy St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 197 residential properties on Foy St. The street is predominantly apartments, with 98.5% of the residential stock classified as apartments and only 1.5% classified as houses.

What are the major apartment developments on Foy St?

The major apartment developments on Foy St include 7 Hyam St, Balmain (141 lots, 2 levels, built 1997) and 8 Foy St, Balmain (8 lots, 2 levels, built 2000). These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Foy St?

1 apartment sold on Foy St in the past 12 months, while no houses sold. The 5-year turnover rate for apartments is 4.6%, representing the proportion of apartments that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Foy St a good street to buy property on?

Foy St is a local road with a predominantly apartment profile (98.5%), making it well-suited for buyers seeking higher-density living. The presence of 3 heritage listings means buyers interested in older Balmain architecture should be prepared for potential renovation restrictions.