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Thornton St, Darling Point NSW 2027

Street

Street Summary

Thornton St, Darling Point NSW 2027 is a collector road with a 50km/h speed limit where 99.7% of residential stock is located. The street is dominated by apartments, which make up 61.1% of the residential mix, while houses account for 1.6%. 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. Four homes sit level with the street. Notable developments include 5 Thornton St (62 lots, 26 levels, built 1969), 21 Thornton St (58 lots, 25 levels, built 1965), and 23 Thornton St (40 lots, 22 levels, built 1968).


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Thornton St, Darling Point NSW 2027 property market.

Houses vs Apartments316 total lots
1.6%
61.1%
37.3%
Houses (1.6%)
Apartments (61.1%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (37.3%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Thornton St, Darling Point NSW 2027. Road class and speed limit can each vary from section to section; the dominant setting along the street is shown here.

Dominant road class & speed limitCOLLECTOR ROAD · 50 km/h99.7% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Thornton St, Darling Point NSW 2027 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
4 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
0 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Thornton St, Darling Point NSW 2027 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Darling Point NSW 2027 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$7.2M · 2022$11.1M · 2023$14.1M · 2024$9.6M · 2025$5.1M · 2021-09-28 · 1/20 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$6.3M · 2025-09-16 · 1/20 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027
Turnover rate40%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Thornton St, Darling Point NSW 2027 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Darling Point NSW 2027 median apartment 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$2.5M · 2022$2.9M · 2023$2.3M · 2024$2.6M · 2025$2.2M · 2026$4.8M · 2025-02-21 · 18C/5 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$3M · 2025-08-19 · 12A/23 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$7.6M · 2021-11-17 · 4A/21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$1.5M · 2024-08-26 · 4C/21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$6.7M · 2024-03-26 · 1A/5 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$3.4M · 2023-10-24 · 1C/5 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$8.5M · 2026-03-26 · 14A/21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$6.5M · 2021-09-21 · 5A/21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$3.6M · 2024-06-07 · 16B/21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$5.3M · 2025-03-14 · 13C/5 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$7.4M · 2022-05-20 · 12C/21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$7M · 2021-09-14 · 7A/5 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$5.5M · 2024-02-08 · 9C/5 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$4.2M · 2025-02-26 · 8B/21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$11.4M · 2025-10-03 · 14A/5 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$3.4M · 2024-02-23 · 13B/21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$5M · 2024-10-09 · 20C/5 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$3.2M · 2023-06-16 · 3B/21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$4.9M · 2024-05-17 · 19C/5 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$3.4M · 2025-02-27 · 15B/23 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$6.5M · 2022-05-06 · 6C/21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$6.2M · 2023-12-07 · 18C/21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$4.6M · 2022-01-24 · 3B/23 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$4M · 2024-03-26 · 3B/23 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$8k · 2022-12-08 · 13A/23 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$10.4M · 2023-04-13 · 14A/23 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027$7.1M · 2025-11-05 · 94/23 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027
Apartment sales4Past 12 months
Turnover rate14%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Thornton St, Darling Point NSW 2027, ranked by number of lots.

1
5 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027Medium project (51-100 lots)
2
21 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027Medium project (51-100 lots)
3
23 THORNTON ST, DARLING POINT NSW 2027Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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Living in Thornton St, Darling Point NSW 2027 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Thornton St, Darling Point NSW 2027 — 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 Thornton St an expensive or affordable street relative to Darling Point?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Thornton St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Darling Point 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 Thornton St?

There are no bushfire, heritage, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline overlays affecting properties on Thornton St. However, 5 homes fall under other flood classifications, meaning no flood risk has been identified or the property has not been mapped. While this does not indicate a flood risk, it is worth reviewing council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

4 homes sit level with the street. Different site heights relative to the street can influence site characteristics, so buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average.

What type of road is Thornton St?

Thornton St is a collector road with a 50 km/h speed limit. Collector roads generally connect local streets with larger roads, which may involve more through traffic than a local residential street. 99.7% of the residential stock on the street fronts this dominant road section.

Is Thornton St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 316 residential properties on Thornton St. Apartments make up 61.1% of the street, while houses account for 1.6%. This means the street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Thornton St?

The major apartment developments on Thornton St include 5 Thornton St (62 lots, 26 levels, built 1969), 21 Thornton St (58 lots, 25 levels, built 1965), and 23 Thornton St (40 lots, 22 levels, built 1968). These developments contribute to the street's higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Thornton St?

1 house and 4 apartments have sold on Thornton St in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 40%, while the rate for apartments is 14%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Thornton St a good street to buy property on?

Thornton St is a collector road with a 50 km/h speed limit, making it suitable for buyers comfortable with slightly more traffic than a quiet local street. The street is predominantly apartments, with 316 residential properties, making it a strong fit for apartment buyers. Only 1.6% of the stock consists of houses, so buyers looking for detached homes will find very limited options here.