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Mcdonald St, Freshwater NSW 2096

Street

Street Summary

McDonald St, Freshwater NSW 2096 sits below the suburb house median. 11 homes sit above the street; 19 homes sit level with the street; 27 homes sit below the street. The street is 50.4% house and 46% apartment. It features 28 McDonald St (24 lots, 4 levels, 1962), 12F McDonald St (16 lots, 2 levels), and 12L McDonald St (15 lots, 2 levels). There are insufficient recent house sales to calculate a reliable comparison against the suburb; 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 Mcdonald St, Freshwater NSW 2096 property market.

Houses vs Apartments113 total lots
50.4%
46%
3.6%
Houses (50.4%)
Apartments (46%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (3.6%)

PART 2
Houses

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

Land Topography

How house lots on Mcdonald St, Freshwater NSW 2096 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
11 lots
19 lots
27 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 Mcdonald St, Freshwater NSW 2096 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Freshwater NSW 2096 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$3.7M · 2022$3.4M · 2023$3.8M · 2024$3.9M · 2025$3.3M · 2026$2.8M · 2024-11-29 · 1 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$3.4M · 2026-03-26 · 3 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$3.8M · 2025-04-05 · 23 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$3.5M · 2024-02-17 · 36 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$3.3M · 2026-03-14 · 36 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$3.9M · 2021-11-03 · 20 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$2.8M · 2022-07-26 · 6 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$2.8M · 2021-11-29 · 7 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$3.2M · 2023-04-01 · 49A MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$2.2M · 2025-02-21 · 1/17 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$1.9M · 2023-10-17 · 2/17 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$3.3M · 2022-09-02 · 12D MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096
Street price-11%vs suburb median
Turnover rate21.1%Past 5 years

PART 3
Apartments

Street Sales - Apartments

Actual apartment (unit) sales on Mcdonald St, Freshwater NSW 2096 over the past 5 years, plotted against the Freshwater NSW 2096 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$1.2M · 2024$1.3M · 2025$1.2M · 2026$1.4M · 2025-11-07 · 3/28 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$1.4M · 2021-10-15 · 23/28 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$1.4M · 2024-05-01 · 8/28 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$1.2M · 2026-06-12 · 2/35 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$1.4M · 2023-10-27 · 18/28 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$1.7M · 2022-03-23 · 1/28 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$950k · 2023-11-03 · 7/51 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$1.4M · 2021-10-07 · 7/28 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$1.2M · 2024-11-19 · 5/51 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096$1.3M · 2024-12-13 · 4/28 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096
Apartment sales2Past 12 months
Turnover rate19.2%Past 5 years

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects on Mcdonald St, Freshwater NSW 2096, ranked by number of lots.

1
28 MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
12F MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096Small project (<20 lots)
3
12L MCDONALD ST, FRESHWATER NSW 2096Small project (<20 lots)

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Living in Mcdonald St, Freshwater NSW 2096 : Street Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living on and buying property on Mcdonald St, Freshwater NSW 2096 — 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 Mcdonald St an expensive or affordable street relative to Freshwater?

House prices on Mcdonald St are 11.48% below the Freshwater suburb house median. This indicates that the street generally offers a more affordable entry point compared to the broader suburb 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 Mcdonald St?

There are no bushfire, heritage, or flood overlay classifications on Mcdonald St. Additionally, 0 properties are recommended for a flood check. However, 57 properties fall under other flood classifications, meaning no flood risk has been identified or the property has not been mapped. There are also 0 high-voltage powerline classifications affecting the street.

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

11 homes sit above the street; 19 homes sit level with the street; 27 homes sit below the street. The street features a mixed profile of homes at different site heights relative to the street centreline. Buyers should assess the specific property rather than relying on the street average, as different site heights can influence site characteristics.

What type of road is Mcdonald St?

Mcdonald St is a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and connect directly to collector or arterial roads. As a local road, the street primarily supports residential access rather than carrying significant through traffic.

Is Mcdonald St mostly houses or apartments?

Mcdonald St has 113 residential properties. Houses make up 50.4% of the residential stock, while apartments account for 46%. The street has a mixed profile of houses and apartments rather than being predominantly one dwelling type.

What are the major apartment developments on Mcdonald St?

The major apartment developments on Mcdonald St include 28 Mcdonald St (24 lots, 4 levels, built 1962), 12F Mcdonald St (16 lots, 2 levels), and 12L Mcdonald St (15 lots, 2 levels). These developments contribute to the street's apartment presence and higher-density residential character.

How many properties have sold on Mcdonald St?

2 houses sold in the past 12 months, and 1 apartment sold in the past 12 months. The 5-year turnover rate for houses is 21.1%, and for apartments, it is 19.2%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Is Mcdonald St a good street to buy property on?

Mcdonald St may be more aligned with buyers looking for detached houses or apartments in a mixed residential area. It suits buyers preferring local-road residential streets. The street offers a more affordable entry point relative to the Freshwater suburb median, though buyers should compare recent sales of individual homes against nearby comparable properties to gauge current market positioning.