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Clifton St, Balmain East NSW 2041

Street

Street Summary

Clifton St, Balmain East NSW 2041 is a local road where 18% of residences are houses and 67% are apartments. Six homes are heritage-listed, two are recommended for a flood check, and four have other flood classifications. One home sits above the street, one sits level with it, and one sits below it. The street features the 16-lot, 3-level project at 2 Clifton St and the 6-lot, 2-level development at 3A Simmons St. 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 Clifton St, Balmain East NSW 2041 property market.

Houses vs Apartments33 total lots
18.2%
66.7%
15.1%
Houses (18.2%)
Apartments (66.7%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (15.1%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Clifton St, Balmain East 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
1 lots
1 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
6 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Clifton St, Balmain East NSW 2041 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Balmain East 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$3.7M · 2022$3.4M · 2023$3M · 2024$4.2M · 2025
Turnover rate0%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Clifton St, Balmain East NSW 2041 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Balmain East 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$1.3M · 2022$1.1M · 2023$1.9M · 2024$1.3M · 2025$812k · 2022-02-28 · 8/2 CLIFTON ST, BALMAIN EAST NSW 2041$1.1M · 2024-12-23 · 9/2 CLIFTON ST, BALMAIN EAST NSW 2041$2M · 2024-11-08 · 10 CLIFTON ST, BALMAIN EAST NSW 2041
Apartment sales0Past 12 months
Turnover rate13.6%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
2 CLIFTON ST, BALMAIN EAST NSW 2041Small project (<20 lots)
2
3A SIMMONS ST, BALMAIN EAST NSW 2041Small project (<20 lots)

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

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

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

There are 6 heritage listings, 2 properties recommended for a flood check, and 4 properties with no flood risk identified or not mapped. There is no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlay. Heritage listings may require council approval for renovations or exterior changes. A flood check recommendation is for further assessment and does not necessarily mean a property floods, but reviewing council mapping and insurance costs is advisable.

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

1 homes sit above the street; 1 homes sit level with the street; 1 homes sit below the street. The street has a mixed profile of homes above, level with, and 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 Clifton St?

Clifton St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect local streets with larger roads. Information on the speed limit and the share of stock fronting this dominant road section is unavailable.

Is Clifton St mostly houses or apartments?

Clifton St has 33 residential properties, with 18.2% being houses and 66.7% being apartments. The street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Clifton St?

The major apartment developments on Clifton St are 2 Clifton St with 16 lots across 3 levels built in 1973, and 3A Simmons St with 6 lots across 2 levels built in 1977. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Clifton St?

0 houses and 0 apartments have sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 0, and for apartments is 13.6%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Clifton St a good street to buy property on?

Clifton St is a local road with a predominantly apartment presence. It features 6 heritage listings and some properties recommended for flood checks. Buyers looking for detached houses may find limited options, while apartment buyers will find a mix of older developments. The street's heritage character and local-road setting suit those comfortable with renovation approvals and further flood assessments.