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Short St, Balmain NSW 2041

Street

Street Summary

Short St, Balmain NSW 2041 sits below the suburb's house median. The street is entirely residential houses. 2 homes sit above the street; 35 homes sit level with the street; 2 homes sit below the street. 39 homes are heritage-listed and 9 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 Short St, Balmain NSW 2041 property market.

Houses vs Apartments39 total lots
100%
Houses (100%)
Apartments (0%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Short 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
2 lots
35 lots
2 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
39 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Short 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$2.7M · 2024-09-18 · 35 SHORT ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.2M · 2023-02-10 · 36 SHORT ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.1M · 2022-03-30 · 37 SHORT ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.2M · 2024-07-04 · 11 SHORT ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.6M · 2022-12-17 · 20 SHORT ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.4M · 2024-11-20 · 22 SHORT ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.5M · 2025-10-20 · 28 SHORT ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$4.3M · 2026-05-20 · 7 SHORT ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$2.9M · 2024-03-23 · 8 SHORT ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.7M · 2022-08-05 · 6 SHORT ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041$1.7M · 2024-11-12 · 6 SHORT ST, BALMAIN NSW 2041
Street price-22%vs suburb median
Turnover rate28.2%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Short 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
Suburb 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
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

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

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

House prices on Short St are 21.72% below the Balmain suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Short St?

There are 39 heritage-listed properties on Short St, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Nine properties are recommended for a flood check, while 30 have been reviewed with no flood risk identified or not mapped. There are no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risks on the street.

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

2 homes sit above the street; 35 homes sit level with the street; 2 homes sit below the street.

What type of road is Short St?

Short St is a local road, meaning it generally serves nearby residents rather than carrying through traffic.

Is Short St mostly houses or apartments?

Short St has 39 residential properties, and 100% of them are houses. There are no apartments on the street.

What are the major apartment developments on Short St?

No major apartment developments are recorded on Short St.

How many properties have sold on Short St?

1 house sold in the past 12 months, while no apartments were sold. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 25.6%, meaning a quarter of the homes changed ownership over the last five years.

Is Short St a good street to buy property on?

Short St is best suited for buyers looking for detached houses on a local residential street. The 39 heritage listings mean buyers must be comfortable with council approval for renovations. With prices 21.72% below the suburb median, it offers a more affordable entry point into Balmain, though buyers should review flood check recommendations and heritage constraints before purchasing.