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Nelson St, Fairfield NSW 2165

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Street Summary

Nelson St, Fairfield NSW 2165 is a collector road with a 50km/h limit where 76.6% of homes are located. The street is dominated by apartments, which make up 73.7% of the residential stock. Seven homes sit level with the street. Twelve properties have an other flood classification. Recent apartment sales include 10 transactions over the past 12 months, with a 15.3% turnover rate over five years.


PART 1
Street Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments (units) that make up the Nelson St, Fairfield NSW 2165 property market.

Houses vs Apartments354 total lots
3.4%
73.7%
22.9%
Houses (3.4%)
Apartments (73.7%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (22.9%)

Street Class & Speed Limit

The road classification and posted speed limit along Nelson St, Fairfield NSW 2165. 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/h76.6% of properties front this section

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Nelson St, Fairfield NSW 2165 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
7 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 Nelson St, Fairfield NSW 2165 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Fairfield NSW 2165 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$1M · 2022$935k · 2023$1.2M · 2024$1.3M · 2025$1.3M · 2026$3M · 2025-02-18 · 69 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$3M · 2025-02-18 · 67 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$693k · 2023-12-01 · 52 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165
Turnover rate25%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Nelson St, Fairfield NSW 2165 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Fairfield NSW 2165 median apartment price trend over the same period.

Street sales vs suburb median
Street SalesSuburb Median Price
$0$250k$500k$750k$1.0MSept 21May 23Jan 25Sept 26$403k · 2022$410k · 2023$438k · 2024$450k · 2025$485k · 2026$625k · 2022-05-30 · 2/55 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$510k · 2026-05-06 · 6/21 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$349k · 2023-04-05 · 7/21 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$380k · 2024-07-23 · 7/21 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$480k · 2026-01-29 · 6/19 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$621k · 2024-09-23 · 4/63 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$385k · 2023-05-18 · 2/19 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$260k · 2022-10-19 · 7/71 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$530k · 2024-03-06 · 3/63 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$390k · 2023-07-13 · 5/19 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$343k · 2022-11-21 · 4/19 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$435k · 2025-08-16 · 8/71 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$570k · 2025-08-05 · 10/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$570k · 2024-01-29 · 1/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$478k · 2024-12-14 · 25/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$525k · 2025-12-22 · 26/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$420k · 2023-07-19 · 27/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$422k · 2022-03-22 · 31/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$420k · 2022-01-31 · 37/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$430k · 2022-12-05 · 3/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$420k · 2023-04-25 · 12/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$408k · 2023-04-15 · 15/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$541k · 2025-08-28 · 18/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$420k · 2022-07-15 · 22/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$555k · 2025-08-25 · 28/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$540k · 2023-01-17 · 32/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$417k · 2023-03-21 · 33/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$579k · 2024-02-19 · 39/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$550k · 2024-04-24 · 16/19 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$540k · 2025-05-06 · 21/24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$570k · 2026-05-12 · 317/39 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$475k · 2023-09-27 · 526/39 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$375k · 2023-06-22 · 1/39 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$593k · 2025-07-29 · 4/39 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$570k · 2024-02-16 · 110/39 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$490k · 2024-05-22 · 421/39 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$490k · 2024-01-16 · 108/39 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$600k · 2025-12-15 · 108/39 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$432k · 2023-03-28 · 109/39 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165$600k · 2024-09-06 · 320/39 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165
Apartment sales10Past 12 months
Turnover rate15.3%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Nelson St, Fairfield NSW 2165, ranked by number of lots.

1
24 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
39 NELSON ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
128 WARE ST, FAIRFIELD NSW 2165Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Nelson St, Fairfield NSW 2165 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Nelson St, Fairfield NSW 2165 — 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 Nelson St an expensive or affordable street relative to Fairfield?

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

There is no bushfire, heritage, or flood overlay risk on Nelson St, and no high-voltage powerlines are recorded nearby. However, 12 properties fall under other flood classifications, which means no flood risk has been identified or the property has not been mapped for flood. This is not a risk factor, but buyers should still review council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing.

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

7 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 Nelson St?

Nelson St is a collector road with a 50 km/h speed limit, and 76.6% of the residential stock fronts this section. Collector roads generally connect local streets with larger roads, which may mean slightly more through traffic than a quiet local street, though actual traffic levels depend on broader network conditions.

Is Nelson St mostly houses or apartments?

Nelson St has 354 residential properties, with 73.7% being apartments and 3.4% being houses. This indicates the street is predominantly apartments, offering a higher-density residential character rather than a detached house environment.

What are the major apartment developments on Nelson St?

The major apartment developments on Nelson St include 24 Nelson St (46 lots, 10 levels, built 2012), 39 Nelson St (31 lots, 6 levels, built 2018), and 128 Ware St (16 lots, 2 levels). These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence and higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Nelson St?

10 apartments have sold in the past 12 months, while no houses have sold. The 5-year turnover rate is 15.3% for apartments and 25% for houses. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Nelson St a good street to buy property on?

Nelson St is a collector road with a 50 km/h speed limit and a predominantly apartment stock (73.7%). It features major developments like 24 Nelson St and 39 Nelson St. Buyers looking for detached houses will find very limited options (3.4%), while apartment buyers have a high-density environment with no bushfire or heritage overlays, though 12 properties have other flood classifications.