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Nielsen Ave, Carlton NSW 2218

Street

Street Summary

Nielsen Ave, Carlton NSW 2218 sits below the suburb’s house median, with 19% of properties being houses and 65% apartments. Two homes are heritage-listed, while 8 sit in a flood overlay and 20 require a flood check. All 26 houses are level with the street. Recent activity includes 8 apartment sales and a 31.9% five-year apartment turnover. Major developments include a 41-lot building at 27 Nielsen Ave (2024), a 23-lot project at 33 Nielsen Ave, and a 14-lot, 4-level building at 3 Nielsen Ave (2020).


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Nielsen Ave, Carlton NSW 2218 property market.

Houses vs Apartments144 total lots
19.4%
65.3%
15.3%
Houses (19.4%)
Apartments (65.3%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (15.3%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Nielsen Ave, Carlton NSW 2218 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
Flat
26 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
2 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
8 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Nielsen Ave, Carlton NSW 2218 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Carlton NSW 2218 median house 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$1.5M · 2022$1.6M · 2023$1.7M · 2024$1.8M · 2025$1.8M · 2026$2M · 2025-02-22 · 16A NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$1.7M · 2023-05-16 · 29 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218
Street price-30%vs suburb median
Turnover rate7.1%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Nielsen Ave, Carlton NSW 2218 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Carlton NSW 2218 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$665k · 2022$700k · 2023$768k · 2024$783k · 2025$825k · 2026$1.7M · 2023-05-16 · 27 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$1.7M · 2023-05-16 · 31 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$1.7M · 2023-05-16 · 33 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$630k · 2025-09-03 · 4/9 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$645k · 2022-08-19 · 7/9 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$761k · 2025-12-13 · 6/9 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$855k · 2024-06-08 · 2/13 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$375k · 2022-04-27 · 4/13 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$979k · 2022-10-05 · 3/1 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$1.1M · 2025-11-24 · 3/1 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$930k · 2022-05-09 · 4/1 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$920k · 2023-07-07 · 6/1 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$980k · 2024-03-14 · 8/1 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$1.2M · 2024-02-05 · 9/1 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$620k · 2025-09-11 · 101/27 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$750k · 2022-06-20 · 203/27 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$700k · 2023-04-20 · 104/27 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$625k · 2025-09-02 · 201/27 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$840k · 2025-07-01 · 303/27 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$720k · 2025-04-01 · 304/27 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$880k · 2025-07-24 · 204/27 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$880k · 2025-07-21 · 202/27 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$640k · 2025-04-12 · 310/31 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$900k · 2025-03-11 · 106/31 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$685k · 2024-01-19 · 210/31 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218$674k · 2022-03-21 · 301/27 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218
Apartment sales5Past 12 months
Turnover rate27.7%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Nielsen Ave, Carlton NSW 2218, ranked by number of lots.

1
27 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
33 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
3 NIELSEN AVE, CARLTON NSW 2218Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Nielsen Ave, Carlton NSW 2218 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Nielsen Ave, Carlton NSW 2218 — 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 Nielsen Ave an expensive or affordable street relative to Carlton?

House prices on Nielsen Ave sit 29.93% below the Carlton suburb house median, making it a more affordable option for buyers seeking detached homes, duplexes, or terraces in the area. This ratio reflects recent house sales on the street compared to the broader suburb median. Apartment pricing is not included in this metric, so buyers should review recent apartment sales separately to gauge relative unit costs.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Nielsen Ave?

There are no bushfire or high-voltage powerline overlays on Nielsen Ave. Two properties have heritage listings, which may require council approval for renovations or exterior changes. Eight homes fall within a flood overlay, and 20 properties are recommended for a flood check, meaning buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs. Zero properties have been assessed and found to have no flood risk or are not mapped.

Are properties on Nielsen Ave mostly on high, level or low ground?

All 26 properties with elevation data on Nielsen Ave sit on level ground, meaning they are within one metre of the street level. There are no properties recorded on the high or low side of the street. Buyers should still assess the specific site characteristics of their chosen property, as elevation alone does not determine drainage, views, or privacy.

What type of road is Nielsen Ave?

Road classification, speed limit, and dominant road percentage data are not available for Nielsen Ave. Buyers should rely on general street experience or local council maps to understand traffic patterns and noise levels. Without specific road hierarchy data, it is not possible to objectively describe whether the street serves as a local, collector, or arterial route.

Is Nielsen Ave mostly houses or apartments?

Nielsen Ave has 144 residential properties, with 19.4% being houses and 65.3% being apartments. This indicates a predominantly apartment-focused street with a smaller presence of detached homes, duplexes, and terraces. The remaining properties fall into other residential categories not specified in the data.

What are the major apartment developments on Nielsen Ave?

Major apartment developments on Nielsen Ave include 27 Nielsen Ave with 41 lots built in 2024, 33 Nielsen Ave with 23 lots, and 3 Nielsen Ave with 14 lots across four levels built in 2020. These projects contribute to the street's higher-density residential character and represent recent construction activity in the area.

How many properties have sold on Nielsen Ave?

Eight apartments sold on Nielsen Ave in the past 12 months, while no houses changed hands during that period. Over the past five years, the turnover rate for apartments was 31.9%, and for houses, it was 7.1%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years, indicating how frequently the stock has been traded.

Is Nielsen Ave a good street to buy property on?

Nielsen Ave suits buyers seeking affordable houses below the suburb median or those preferring a predominantly apartment-focused environment with recent developments. Heritage listings on two properties may appeal to those interested in character homes but require renovation flexibility. The street's level ground and lack of bushfire or powerline overlays offer a straightforward site profile for buyers prioritising simplicity and value.