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Rowntree St, Balmain NSW 2041

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Street Summary

Rowntree St, Balmain NSW 2041 sits slightly below the suburb's house median. The street is a local road with a mix of 57% houses and 43% apartments. 5 homes sit above the street; 23 homes sit level with the street; 13 homes sit below the street. 45 homes are heritage-listed and 23 are recommended for a flood check. 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 Rowntree St, Balmain NSW 2041 property market.

Houses vs Apartments79 total lots
57%
43%
Houses (57%)
Apartments (43%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Rowntree 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
5 lots
23 lots
13 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
45 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Rowntree 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$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$2.2M · 2023-12-11 · 25 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.5M · 2021-09-18 · 29 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.7M · 2025-10-07 · 29 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.8M · 2023-06-20 · 3 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.9M · 2024-05-02 · 31 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$3M · 2022-02-11 · 32 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.5M · 2025-08-29 · 35 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.3M · 2023-10-26 · 39 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$3M · 2024-04-13 · 1 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.8M · 2024-07-09 · 18 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2M · 2025-04-10 · 21 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041
Street price-5%vs suburb median
Turnover rate24.4%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Rowntree 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$2.9M · 2025-10-16 · 2 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041
Apartment sales1Past 12 months
Turnover rate2.9%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
2 ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
2A ROWNTREE ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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

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

House prices on Rowntree St sit 4.79% below the Balmain suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Rowntree St?

There are 45 heritage-listed properties on the street, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. There are 23 properties recommended for a flood check, 22 with no flood risk identified or not mapped, and 0 properties in a flood overlay. There are 0 bushfire-prone properties and 0 high-voltage powerline properties.

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

5 homes sit above the street; 23 homes sit level with the street; 13 homes sit below the street. Different site heights can influence site characteristics, so buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Rowntree St?

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

Is Rowntree St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 79 residential properties on the street. Houses make up 57% of the stock, while apartments make up 43%.

What are the major apartment developments on Rowntree St?

There are 2 major apartment developments on the street. The first is at 2 Rowntree St, Balmain NSW 2041, with 25 lots across 2 levels. The second is at 2A Rowntree St, Balmain NSW 2041, with 25 lots across 6 levels, built in 2017.

How many properties have sold on Rowntree St?

2 houses sold in the past 12 months, and 1 apartment sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 24.4%, and for apartments is 2.9%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Rowntree St a good street to buy property on?

Buyers looking for detached houses may appreciate the 57% house share and the 4.79% discount to the suburb median. Apartment buyers may find value in the 43% apartment share and the two major developments. Those preferring local-road residential streets will find a quiet environment, though the 45 heritage listings mean renovation flexibility may be limited.