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Wharf Rd, Birchgrove NSW 2041

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Street Summary

Wharf Rd, Birchgrove NSW 2041 is a local road where 61% of homes are houses and 19% are apartments. 13 homes sit above the street; 9 homes sit level with the street; 30 homes sit below the street. 54 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 Wharf Rd, Birchgrove NSW 2041 property market.

Houses vs Apartments92 total lots
60.9%
18.5%
20.6%
Houses (60.9%)
Apartments (18.5%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (20.6%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Wharf Rd, Birchgrove 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
13 lots
9 lots
30 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
54 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Wharf Rd, Birchgrove NSW 2041 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Birchgrove NSW 2041 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$5.0M$10.0M$15.0M$20.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$3.2M · 2022$2.4M · 2023$3.2M · 2024$3.1M · 2025$3.3M · 2026$5.3M · 2022-08-26 · 14A WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041$8.1M · 2022-04-13 · 15A WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041$9.7M · 2023-05-04 · 20 WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041$7M · 2023-03-01 · 5 WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041$1.4M · 2021-09-15 · 34 WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041$15.8M · 2026-03-13 · 37 WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041$5.6M · 2025-07-31 · 38 WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041$3.9M · 2022-05-06 · 4 WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041
Turnover rate14.3%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Wharf Rd, Birchgrove NSW 2041 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Birchgrove 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$1.5M · 2022$1.6M · 2023$1.3M · 2024$1.3M · 2025$1.5M · 2026-03-25 · 2/47 WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041$1.2M · 2026-02-27 · 10/47 WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041$1.5M · 2022-02-19 · 1/47 WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041$1.3M · 2026-03-25 · 1/47 WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041$3.8M · 2022-07-27 · 1/19A WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041
Apartment sales3Past 12 months
Turnover rate29.4%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Wharf Rd, Birchgrove NSW 2041, ranked by number of lots.

1
47 WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041Small project (<20 lots)
2
19A WHARF RD, BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Wharf Rd, Birchgrove NSW 2041 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Wharf Rd, Birchgrove 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 Wharf Rd an expensive or affordable street relative to Birchgrove?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Wharf Rd to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Birchgrove 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 Wharf Rd?

There are 0 bushfire, 0 flood overlay, and 0 high-voltage properties on Wharf Rd. 54 homes are heritage-listed, meaning renovations or exterior changes may require council approval. 9 properties are recommended for a flood check, while 47 have no flood risk identified or are not mapped. Buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing.

Are properties on Wharf Rd mostly on high, level or low ground?

13 homes sit above the street; 9 homes sit level with the street; 30 homes sit below the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, but buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Wharf Rd?

Wharf Rd is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents rather than carrying through traffic. Buyers should note that specific traffic or noise levels are not available.

Is Wharf Rd mostly houses or apartments?

There are 92 residential properties on Wharf Rd. Houses make up 60.9% of the residential stock, while apartments account for 18.5%. The street is predominantly houses.

What are the major apartment developments on Wharf Rd?

The major apartment developments on Wharf Rd include 47 Wharf Rd with 11 lots across 3 levels, built in 1968, and 19A Wharf Rd with 4 lots across 2 levels, built in 2008. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence.

How many properties have sold on Wharf Rd?

1 house and 3 apartments have sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 12.5%, and for apartments it is 29.4%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Wharf Rd a good street to buy property on?

Wharf Rd may align with buyers looking for detached houses on a local road, or those comfortable with heritage-listed properties. Apartment buyers may prefer the street for its mix of older and newer developments. Buyers should consider the mix of site heights and the lack of recent sales data when evaluating the street.