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Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Street

Street Summary

Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 sits just below the suburb's house median. 3 homes sit above the street; 59 homes sit level with the street; 5 homes sit below the street. 79 homes are heritage-listed and 79 are recommended for a flood check. The street is 43.4% house and 54.4% apartment. Top projects include 23 Foley St (57 lots, 5 levels), 281 Bourke St (46 lots, 6 levels, built 2000), and 300 Palmer St (30 lots, 1 level). There were 2 house and 3 apartment sales in the last 12 months.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 property market.

Houses vs Apartments182 total lots
43.4%
54.4%
2.2%
Houses (43.4%)
Apartments (54.4%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (2.2%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 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
3 lots
59 lots
5 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
79 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Darlinghurst NSW 2010 median house price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$2.5M$5.0M$7.5M$10.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$2.2M · 2022$2.1M · 2023$2.6M · 2024$3M · 2025$2.1M · 2026$1.8M · 2022-09-16 · 183 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$3.1M · 2023-06-03 · 185 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.8M · 2024-07-29 · 192 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.3M · 2022-09-21 · 194 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$2.8M · 2026-06-26 · 212 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.9M · 2023-05-28 · 308 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$3M · 2022-08-04 · 280 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.8M · 2026-02-06 · 294 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$4M · 2024-08-05 · 189A PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$2M · 2022-08-18 · 199 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$2.1M · 2023-04-29 · 199 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.9M · 2022-07-22 · 201 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$3.5M · 2023-10-24 · 202 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$5.9M · 2024-06-14 · 186A PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010
Street price-1%vs suburb median
Turnover rate17.7%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Darlinghurst NSW 2010 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$1M · 2022$1M · 2023$968k · 2024$973k · 2025$1M · 2026$1M · 2021-12-17 · 10/265 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$972k · 2023-06-24 · 12/265 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$417k · 2026-06-26 · 15/265 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$985k · 2024-06-18 · 20/265 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$332k · 2023-05-16 · 3/265 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$900k · 2025-04-17 · 4/265 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.3M · 2025-11-20 · 6/265 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$635k · 2023-04-24 · 2/244 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.1M · 2024-03-30 · 1/246 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$580k · 2025-02-10 · 2/246 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.3M · 2025-05-18 · 1/242 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.1M · 2022-02-15 · 13/251 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$970k · 2025-11-08 · 4/251 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$688k · 2022-11-10 · 5/251 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1M · 2023-09-13 · 9/251 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010
Apartment sales3Past 12 months
Turnover rate15.2%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, ranked by number of lots.

1
23 FOLEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010Medium project (51-100 lots)
2
281 BOURKE ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
300 PALMER ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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Living in Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 — 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 Palmer St an expensive or affordable street relative to Darlinghurst?

House prices on Palmer St sit 1.18% below the Darlinghurst suburb house median.

What are the risk and overlay factors on Palmer St?

There is no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline risk on Palmer St, while 79 properties fall within a heritage listing or HCA. This means renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval, reducing renovation flexibility. Additionally, 79 properties are recommended for a flood check, which is a precautionary measure to review council mapping, flood reports, and insurance costs before purchasing. The remaining 0 properties have been reviewed and found to have no flood risk identified or not mapped.

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

3 homes sit above the street; 59 homes sit level with the street; 5 homes sit below the street.

What type of road is Palmer St?

Palmer St is a local road, meaning it generally serves nearby residents rather than carrying through traffic. The speed limit and the share of stock fronting this dominant road section are not available.

Is Palmer St mostly houses or apartments?

There are 182 residential properties on Palmer St, with 43.4% being houses and 54.4% being apartments. This mix means the street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Palmer St?

The major apartment developments on Palmer St include 23 Foley St with 57 lots across 5 levels, 281 Bourke St with 46 lots across 6 levels built in 2000, and 300 Palmer St with 30 lots across 1 level. These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Palmer St?

2 houses and 3 apartments have sold in the past 12 months on Palmer St. The 5-year turnover rate is 17.7% for houses and 15.2% for apartments. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Palmer St a good street to buy property on?

Palmer St offers a mix of detached houses and apartments on a local road. Buyers looking for detached houses will find 43.4% of the residential stock available, while apartment buyers have a 54.4% share to choose from. The street sits 1.18% below the suburb house median, and most homes sit level with the street. However, 79 properties are heritage-listed, meaning renovations may require council approval, and 79 properties are recommended for a flood check.