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Riley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Street

Street Summary

Riley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 is a collector road with a 50km/h speed limit where 65.4% of residential stock is located. The street is predominantly apartment living, with apartments making up 87% of the residential mix. 34 homes sit level with the street. 37 homes are heritage-listed and 37 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 Riley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 property market.

Houses vs Apartments301 total lots
12.3%
87%
0.7%
Houses (12.3%)
Apartments (87%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (0.7%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Riley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010. 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/h65.4% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Riley 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
Flat
34 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
37 houses affected
Bushfire
0 houses affected
Flood
0 houses affected
High voltage power line
0 houses affected

Street Sales - Houses

Actual house sales on Riley 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$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$2.2M · 2022$2.1M · 2023$2.6M · 2024$3M · 2025$2.1M · 2026$2.6M · 2022-08-23 · 112 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$3.7M · 2024-08-31 · 114 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$2.3M · 2023-04-21 · 118 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$3.1M · 2025-08-27 · 141 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$2M · 2024-10-12 · 151 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$2.6M · 2025-07-12 · 153 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$2.5M · 2022-05-05 · 135 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$2M · 2026-04-18 · 139 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$2.8M · 2022-06-28 · 155 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010
Turnover rate24.3%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Riley 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$860k · 2025-11-11 · 413/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$800k · 2024-03-14 · 705/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.4M · 2024-03-08 · 709/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.3M · 2023-09-11 · 711/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$485k · 2023-04-03 · 714/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$815k · 2021-10-15 · 402/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.3M · 2025-11-17 · 506/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$570k · 2023-09-14 · 514/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.1M · 2024-04-25 · 603/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1M · 2025-11-22 · 608/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.3M · 2024-11-07 · 611/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$705k · 2025-09-24 · 612/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.1M · 2024-02-28 · 702/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.1M · 2025-06-13 · 703/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$880k · 2024-11-25 · 410/172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010$1.4M · 2024-05-07 · 16/66 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010
Apartment sales4Past 12 months
Turnover rate6.1%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

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

1
77 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010Medium project (51-100 lots)
2
172 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010Medium project (51-100 lots)
3
66 RILEY ST, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)

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

Common questions about living on and buying property on Riley 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 Riley St an expensive or affordable street relative to Darlinghurst?

There are insufficient recent house sales on Riley St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Darlinghurst 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 Riley St?

There are 37 heritage-listed properties on Riley St, meaning renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval. There are also 37 properties recommended for a flood check, which is worth reviewing council mapping, flood reports and insurance costs before purchasing. There are no bushfire, flood overlay, other flood classification, or high-voltage powerline overlays on the street.

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

34 homes sit level with 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 Riley St?

Riley St is a collector road with a 50 km/h speed limit, and 65.4% of the residential properties front this dominant section. Collector roads generally connect local streets with larger roads, which may result in slightly more traffic or noise than a quiet local street.

Is Riley St mostly houses or apartments?

Riley St has 301 residential properties, with 87% being apartments and 12.3% being houses. The street is predominantly apartments.

What are the major apartment developments on Riley St?

The major apartment developments on Riley St are 77 Riley St (96 lots, 11 levels, built in 1980), 172 Riley St (65 lots, 9 levels, built in 1997), and 66 Riley St (20 lots, 7 levels, built in 2011). These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence or higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Riley St?

1 house and 4 apartments have sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate is 21.6% for houses and 6.1% for apartments. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Riley St a good street to buy property on?

Riley St is well-suited for apartment buyers or those comfortable with a collector road environment. It also suits buyers interested in heritage-listed homes who are prepared for council approval requirements on renovations. Buyers looking for detached houses will find a very small selection, as only 12.3% of the street's stock consists of houses.